He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.
Every day, our people make a difference for Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt and we're committed to recognising this through a total rewards package that extends beyond pay.
Our total rewards brings together some of the ways we support your wellbeing, lifestyle and flexibility, connection and belonging, and growth. It's our way of recognising the contribution you make and supporting you to thrive at work and beyond.
Wellbeing
- $400 a year to support your wellbeing, made available in two instalments of $200 in January and July each year
- One wellbeing leave day each quarter
- A day off during your birthday month
- Confidential counselling and support services through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Lifestyle and flexibility
- A 3.5% KiwiSaver employer contribution, on top of your fixed pay
- A range of flexible work options that support effective ways of working
- An additional week of annual leave after six years of continuous service
- Enhanced parental leave support, including annual leave paid at your normal rate on return from parental leave and, where eligible, a return-to-work incentive
Community, connection, and belonging
- One paid volunteer day each year to give back to our community
- Free entry to Council pools and discounted fitness suite memberships
- Free Hutt City Libraries membership, including access to digital resources
Learning and growth
- A range of development opportunities to support success now and into the future
- An in-house Te Ao Māori development programme
- Access to study assistance and financial support for relevant learning
This provides a snapshot of Total Rewards as of May 2026. For full benefit details and eligibility criteria, visit the Your Total Rewards page on Te Pātaka.