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Team Leader Residential Inspections

at Selwyn District Council

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This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Lead, coach, and mentor a supportive and collaborative team that is making a meaningful impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Three Waters Operations Manager

at Ashburton District Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient water services for our community as our Three Waters Operations Manager.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed twelve hours ago

Electrical Technician

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$54,494- $60,642 per annum

Make a difference in vocational education
Use your Electrical trade skills in a varied, hands-on role
Supportive team and positive working environment

Make a difference in vocational education
Use your Electrical trade skills in a varied, hands-on role
Supportive team and positive working environment

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join our team on a full time, permanent basis.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12h ago

Listed one day ago

Court Security Officer

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$60,729 to $80,794.

Comprehensive training and development.
Meaningful work that supports public safety and justice.
Join a passionate and dedicated team.

Comprehensive training and development.
Meaningful work that supports public safety and justice.
Join a passionate and dedicated team.

Your opportunity to help uphold New Zealand's justice system by ensuring our courts are safe, secure, and accessible to all.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Court Security Officer

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$60,729 to $80,794.

Meaningful work that supports public safety and justice.
Comprehensive training and development.
Supportive team environment with a career pathway.

Meaningful work that supports public safety and justice.
Comprehensive training and development.
Supportive team environment with a career pathway.

Your opportunity to help uphold New Zealand's justice system by ensuring our courts are safe, secure, and accessible to all.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Graduate Engineer

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Join Waimakariri DC as a Graduate Engineer. Help deliver impactful infrastructure in a fast-growing district. Intermediate applicants welcome.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Gardener - Hamilton Gardens

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Unique opportunity to work in our enclosed gardens!

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Cemetery Technician

at Wellington City Council

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Build relationships with the Pōneke community
Permanent full-time role

Build relationships with the Pōneke community
Permanent full-time role

Bring your strong customer focus to our unique Cemeteries environment

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Engineering Trades Technician

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

This is a Part time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$27.87 - $31.01 per hour

Support the efficient and safe operation of technical resources
Be part of transforming lives through education
Supportive team and positive working environment

Support the efficient and safe operation of technical resources
Be part of transforming lives through education
Supportive team and positive working environment

Be part of a collaborative team that takes pride in providing safe, well-equipped workshops that support great learning outcomes.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Security Guard

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Burnham, Canterbury

Are you looking for a fresh start, change or new challenge?
Four days on, four days off roster – guaranteed hours
Burnham location, permanent security opportunity

Are you looking for a fresh start, change or new challenge?
Four days on, four days off roster – guaranteed hours
Burnham location, permanent security opportunity

Join a supportive and professional team of dedicated security guards

subClassification: Security ServicesSecurity Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Quarantine Officer

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Starting salary: $68,755 per annum

Are you passionate about protecting this beautiful country at the frontline?
Ensure that cargo and passengers entering NZ are free of biosecurity risk.
Tentative start date mid-July. Varied, rostered hours.

Are you passionate about protecting this beautiful country at the frontline?
Ensure that cargo and passengers entering NZ are free of biosecurity risk.
Tentative start date mid-July. Varied, rostered hours.

Would you like a career that is challenging, full of variety, and of critical importance to the environmental and economic wellbeing of New Zealand?

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Asset Engineer - Transportation

at New Plymouth District Council

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Collaborative NEC contract partnership with Downer
Based across Downer and Council
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave

Collaborative NEC contract partnership with Downer
Based across Downer and Council
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave

NPDC is looking for a talented Asset Engineer - Transportation to join our Delivery and Enablement Group.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14h ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Subdivision Engineer

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy collaboration, variety and challenge
Ensure new infrastructure is safe, compliant and built to last

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy collaboration, variety and challenge
Ensure new infrastructure is safe, compliant and built to last

Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic & fun team as we implement the Council's vision of 'One team, making it happen with integrity and passion'

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11h ago

Listed seven days ago

Ferry Fleet Maintenance Manager

at Auckland Transport

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Flexible Working

New fantastic opportunity in the Ferry Services ( Public Transport)
Work with a great team and manager
Worthwhile and meaningful work.

New fantastic opportunity in the Ferry Services ( Public Transport)
Work with a great team and manager
Worthwhile and meaningful work.

This is a new role, responsible for the maintenance oversight of Auckland Transport’s ferry fleet which is leased to our ferry operators.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Gardener - Street Landscapes

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Two Wellbeing days per year
Free health insurance and discounted. membership rates for family members.
Opportunities for professional development.

Two Wellbeing days per year
Free health insurance and discounted. membership rates for family members.
Opportunities for professional development.

Entry-level gardener position at Hamilton City Council, focusing on street landscapes and community gardening activities.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Simulation Technician

at CAE Australia

This is a Full time job

Ohakea, Manawatu

Global leader in simulation training
Global organisation with global opportunities!
World leading technology and training services

Global leader in simulation training
Global organisation with global opportunities!
World leading technology and training services

Responsible for the Maintenance Manager to perform all preventative and corrective maintenance on the training devices

subClassification: Air ForceAir Force

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Biosecurity Officer II (x7 Roles Available)

at Bay of Plenty Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

7x Permanent, full time roles available - Tauranga x2, Rotorua x3, Whakatāne x2.
Competitive salary with additional paid leave over Christmas/NY.
Support the delivery of our pest plant biosecurity programmes.

7x Permanent, full time roles available - Tauranga x2, Rotorua x3, Whakatāne x2.
Competitive salary with additional paid leave over Christmas/NY.
Support the delivery of our pest plant biosecurity programmes.

Join our Biosecurity team as a Biosecurity Officer II, protecting NZ through pest plant surveillance and control while engaging with communities.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Electrician - Hillmorton Health Campus

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Hillmorton Health Campus, Christchurch
Permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Salary band: $75,499 - $86,623

Hillmorton Health Campus, Christchurch
Permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Salary band: $75,499 - $86,623

Join a great team environment and perform maintenance and repairs of electrical items and systems within Waitaha Canterbury buildings and sites.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Building Control Officers

at Solutions Team

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This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty(Remote)

Building Control Officers NZ-wide. Remote options available. Join a supportive team making building compliance practical and impactful

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Water Services Engineer

at Grey District Council

This is a Full time job

Greymouth Central, West Coast

$81,000 – $98,800 per year

Life Work Balance
Professional, progressive and supports continuous learning
Flexibility with the way you work

Life Work Balance
Professional, progressive and supports continuous learning
Flexibility with the way you work

Assist the Water Services team members with the following key areas: Water Supplies, Wastewater, Stormwater & Flood Protection

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Team Leader Residential Inspections

at Selwyn District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Lead, coach, and mentor a supportive and collaborative team that is making a meaningful impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11h ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Team Leader Residential Inspections

at Selwyn District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Lead, coach, and mentor a supportive and collaborative team that is making a meaningful impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11h ago

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