Council Work Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

Be part of a passionate team creating outdoor spaces across Auckland. We offer hands-on experience, strong team culture, and clear pathways for growth

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

Featured

Listed fourteen days ago

Landscapers Wanted | Labourers, Leading Hands & Designer

at Parrot Landscaping

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

Work on high-end residential landscaping projects
Clear career growth from Labourer to Leadership roles
Supportive team culture with hands-on training

Work on high-end residential landscaping projects
Clear career growth from Labourer to Leadership roles
Supportive team culture with hands-on training

Be part of a passionate team creating outdoor spaces across Auckland. We offer hands-on experience, strong team culture, and clear pathways for growth

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Waingake Ngahere Ora - Field Team

at Gisborne District Council

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Full time fixed term role until July 2027
Outdoor, hands-on conservation and monitoring work
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day + reduced health insurance

Full time fixed term role until July 2027
Outdoor, hands-on conservation and monitoring work
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day + reduced health insurance

Restore native ngahere in the Waingake catchment through hands-on fieldwork, trapping, monitoring and weed control. Fixed term to July 2027.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

1d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Treasury Accountant

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Build specialist treasury accounting and financial reporting expertise
Join a high-impact finance team supporting Auckland
Enjoy flexibility and a supportive, collaborative team culture

Build specialist treasury accounting and financial reporting expertise
Join a high-impact finance team supporting Auckland
Enjoy flexibility and a supportive, collaborative team culture

A strong technical foundation and a keen interest in treasury and financial markets to build specialist expertise.

subClassification: TreasuryTreasury

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

20h ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Operator - Structures Maintenance

at Tauranga City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Mount Maunganui depot, Mon to Fri working 7am - 3.30pm
5 weeks annual leave + employee development opportunities
Make a real impact in our community

Mount Maunganui depot, Mon to Fri working 7am - 3.30pm
5 weeks annual leave + employee development opportunities
Make a real impact in our community

Join City Operations proudly delivering awesome community outcomes!

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Pest Free Howick - Ecological Restoration Coordinator

at Otara Waterways and Lake Trust

Immediate start

This is a Part time job

Howick, Auckland(Hybrid)

$33 – $35 per hour

Help restore some of Howick’s most valued natural spaces
Lead and support volunteers making real environmental change
Join a passionate, community-driven conservation team

Help restore some of Howick’s most valued natural spaces
Lead and support volunteers making real environmental change
Join a passionate, community-driven conservation team

Lead restoration projects, support volunteers, and inspire communities to protect nature across Howick Ward

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Taiao Apprentice – Restoration, Horticulture and Biosecurity

at Porirua City Council

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

Earn the Living wage in this 4 year apprenticeship

Paid four-year apprenticeship with nationally recognised qualifications
Gain practical skills across horticulture, habitat restoration, & conservation
Support the care and restoration of Porirua’s parks and natural areas

Paid four-year apprenticeship with nationally recognised qualifications
Gain practical skills across horticulture, habitat restoration, & conservation
Support the care and restoration of Porirua’s parks and natural areas

Kickstart your environmental career with a paid apprenticeship restoring Porirua’s natural spaces.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Health and Safety and Projects Administrator

at Southland District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Supportive team environment
Flexible working options
Varied and meaningful work

Supportive team environment
Flexible working options
Varied and meaningful work

Bring your organisation and systems skills to a diverse role supporting Council operations.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

17h ago

Listed one day ago

Customer Services Officer - Part-time role

at Carterton District Council

This is a Part time job

Carterton, Wellington

Based in Carterton in the Wairarapa region
Permanent, part-time role
Join a team that values and supports you

Based in Carterton in the Wairarapa region
Permanent, part-time role
Join a team that values and supports you

Based in central Carterton. Direct customer services duties plus administrative support across Council. Must be a great fit for the role and the team!

subClassification: Customer Service - Customer FacingCustomer Service - Customer Facing

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Landscaper Artificial Grass

at Lifestyle Lawns Artificial Grass

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30 – $35 per hour

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in quality workmanship and wants to be part of a passionate and growing team we want to hear from you.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed eight days ago

Operator - Revegetation & Restoration

at Tauranga City Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Work outdoors and keep our city looking great every day
A supportive, down-to-earth team environment

Work outdoors and keep our city looking great every day
A supportive, down-to-earth team environment

Join City Operations proudly delivering awesome community outcomes!

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

8d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Resource Consents Administrator

at Selwyn District Council

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Full time, permanent role
Supportive and Collaborative team culture
Great benefits and opportunities

Full time, permanent role
Supportive and Collaborative team culture
Great benefits and opportunities

We are seeking a detail-driven team player to join the team

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen hours ago

Procurement and Contract Administrator

at New Plymouth District Council

This is a Part time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Part-time 25hrs week
Join a supportive team
5 weeks annual leave + birthday leave

Part-time 25hrs week
Join a supportive team
5 weeks annual leave + birthday leave

We're looking for a detail-oriented Procurement and Contract Administrator to join our Procurement Team at NPDC.

subClassification: Contracts AdministrationContracts Administration

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

17h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Pest Free Howick Project Manager

at Otara Waterways and Lake Trust

Immediate start

This is a Part time job

Howick, Auckland(Hybrid)

$40 – $45 per hour

Lead meaningful environmental change across Howick
Flexible, purpose-driven work with real community impact
Inspire and support communities to connect, restore, and thrive

Lead meaningful environmental change across Howick
Flexible, purpose-driven work with real community impact
Inspire and support communities to connect, restore, and thrive

Lead community conservation projects across Howick Ward in a flexible, purpose-driven environmental leadership role.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

13d ago

Listed seven days ago

Operations Administrator

at Solutions Team

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Attractive Salary Packages
Great culture. Professional, practical, and a bit of fun along the way

Attractive Salary Packages
Great culture. Professional, practical, and a bit of fun along the way

If you’re highly organised, proactive, and love staying on top of things in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you!

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Junior Ranger - Te Rūnanga o Waihao

at Ngāi Tahu

This is a Full time job

Waimate, Canterbury

Hands-on conservation role restoring wetlands and protecting native species
Gain practical ranger training with mentorship from experienced team
Be part of a kaupapa Māori org preserving cultural and environmental taoka

Hands-on conservation role restoring wetlands and protecting native species
Gain practical ranger training with mentorship from experienced team
Be part of a kaupapa Māori org preserving cultural and environmental taoka

Support conservation projects by restoring habitats, monitoring biodiversity, and protecting wetlands while gaining hands-on ranger training.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

EcoSort Operator

at K2Recruit Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28.95 per hour

Hands on role supporting Canterbury’s recycling system
Be part of a close knit, safety focused team
Full training provided with opportunities to grow your skills

Hands on role supporting Canterbury’s recycling system
Be part of a close knit, safety focused team
Full training provided with opportunities to grow your skills

Support high quality recycling outcomes through hands on sorting in a fast paced, safety focused environment.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Team Leader Customer Services and Engagement: H2O Xtream Aquatic Centre

at Upper Hutt City Council

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Professional development opportunities
Flexible Hours
Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities
Flexible Hours
Health and wellness benefits

We are looking for a leader with experience in customer service management, strong communication skills and proven public relations expertise.

subClassification: Supervisors/Team LeadersSupervisors/Team Leaders

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

1d ago

Listed thirty one minutes ago

Ranger Community (Statutory and Permissions)

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Thames, Waikato

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes
Work in close partnership with iwi, communities and other stakeholders
Permanent, fulltime position | based in Hauraki

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes
Work in close partnership with iwi, communities and other stakeholders
Permanent, fulltime position | based in Hauraki

Support the coordination and delivery of permissions and statutory work across the district

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

31m ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Refuse Transfer Station Operators

at Matamata-Piako District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Morrinsville, Waikato

$28.95 – $29.81 per hour

Do you have great customer service experience?
Looking for a varied role?
Full time and casual positions available.

Do you have great customer service experience?
Looking for a varied role?
Full time and casual positions available.

We are looking for reliable and motivated RTS Operators to join us in working toward our waste management and minimisation goals.

subClassification: Customer Service - Customer FacingCustomer Service - Customer Facing

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

19h ago

Listed six days ago

Small Plant Operator

at Green by Nature

This is a Full time job

Kaukapakapa, Auckland

Competitive wages + $300 annual wellness benefit + PPE gear + Phone + more!
Work within an energetic, motivated and collaborative team!
Grow your career with a Trans-Tasman business with 30+ years of experience!

Competitive wages + $300 annual wellness benefit + PPE gear + Phone + more!
Work within an energetic, motivated and collaborative team!
Grow your career with a Trans-Tasman business with 30+ years of experience!

Join our awesome mowing team! Take charge of scheduled maintenance of parks, reserves, across the Rodney area!

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Events and Contracts Lead - Fixed Term

at Taupo District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo, Waikato

Live, work & thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Bring your skills & experience to our high performing team
Great people; Great culture; Great community

Live, work & thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Bring your skills & experience to our high performing team
Great people; Great culture; Great community

Whether you're into fishing, hunting, swimming, biking or simply enjoying nature (or a latte), Taupō offers an idyllic lifestyle for everyone.

subClassification: Event ManagementEvent Management

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

16h ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Lifeguard

at Whanganui District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Full paid training where required
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to build your career within the Splash Centre

Full paid training where required
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to build your career within the Splash Centre

Looking for an opportunity to embark on a challenging and rewarding career?

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19h ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Building Surveyor Inspector | Auckland West

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$90K - $100K (based on skills and experience)

New opportunity to join our Building Inspection team - Auckland West portfolio
Flexible working availalbe plus the option to purchase an extra week of leave
KiwiSaver contribution additional to base salary offered

New opportunity to join our Building Inspection team - Auckland West portfolio
Flexible working availalbe plus the option to purchase an extra week of leave
KiwiSaver contribution additional to base salary offered

Amazing opportunity to progress your career with the Building Consents department & promote a safe and sustainable built environment across the region

subClassification: SurveyingSurveying

classification: Construction(Construction)

20h ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Ringa Wai me te Waipara - Water and Wastewater Operator

at Matamata-Piako District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Morrinsville, Waikato

$29.75 – $35 per hour

Don’t want to be stuck in an office all day?
Enjoy variety with no two days the same?
Fully qualified with prior industry experience?

Don’t want to be stuck in an office all day?
Enjoy variety with no two days the same?
Fully qualified with prior industry experience?

We are looking for a self-motivated, reliable person to join our Water and Wastewater team.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18h ago

Listed seven days ago

Contact Centre Officer

at Waikato District Council

This is a Full time job

Ngaruawahia, Waikato

Make meaningful connections between who we are and what we deliver
Bring your can-do positive attitude
A workplace that supports work/life balance, health and wellbeing

Make meaningful connections between who we are and what we deliver
Bring your can-do positive attitude
A workplace that supports work/life balance, health and wellbeing

You'll be working in a vibrant team supporting the forefront of our customer interactions, handling a wide range of queries and service requests.

subClassification: Customer Service - Call CentreCustomer Service - Call Centre

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Site Engineer - Civil

at MAP Projects

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Hands‑on construction experience from day one
Work on interesting and technically challenging projects — NZ and overseas
Strong development, mentoring, and a clear career pathway beyond Site Engineer.

Hands‑on construction experience from day one
Work on interesting and technically challenging projects — NZ and overseas
Strong development, mentoring, and a clear career pathway beyond Site Engineer.

Kick‑start your civil engineering career as a Site Engineer, working hands‑on on real projects with strong mentoring and support.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed two days ago

Management Accountant - Water Services

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration

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

We are seeking a finance professional to act as a key advisor providing trusted financial advice and support to our Water Services team.

subClassification: Management Accounting & BudgetingManagement Accounting & Budgeting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

2d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Collections Administrator

at Horizons Regional Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Feilding, Manawatu

Customer-focused administrative role supporting positive debt outcomes
Fixed-term Feilding based role with flexible hours/job-share options
Supportive team, wellbeing benefits and development opportunities

Customer-focused administrative role supporting positive debt outcomes
Fixed-term Feilding based role with flexible hours/job-share options
Supportive team, wellbeing benefits and development opportunities

If you enjoy problem solving, working with people, and achieving positive outcomes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

17h ago

Listed one day ago

Advisory Officer

at Environment Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Thriving and supportive team culture
Learn, develop and grow your knowledge in the environmental sector
Full-time Fixed-term 10 months | Parental leave position

Thriving and supportive team culture
Learn, develop and grow your knowledge in the environmental sector
Full-time Fixed-term 10 months | Parental leave position

Contribute to the environment through outstanding service delivery

subClassification: Customer Service - Call CentreCustomer Service - Call Centre

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Water Services Officer (North)

at Taumata Arowai

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Hybrid)

$91,776 - $101,973 - $117,269

Multiple locations (Hamilton or Palmerston North)
Risk based regulatory role
Be part of an exciting shift to embed our CME Strategy

Multiple locations (Hamilton or Palmerston North)
Risk based regulatory role
Be part of an exciting shift to embed our CME Strategy

Join us and be part of a small frontline team making a big difference for communities around the motu.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago•Expiring

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Operator - Structures Maintenance

Landscapers Wanted | Labourers, Leading Hands & Designer

Landscapers Wanted | Labourers, Leading Hands & Designer

Waingake Ngahere Ora - Field Team

Treasury Accountant

Operator - Structures Maintenance

Pest Free Howick - Ecological Restoration Coordinator

Taiao Apprentice – Restoration, Horticulture and Biosecurity

Health and Safety and Projects Administrator

Customer Services Officer - Part-time role

Landscaper Artificial Grass

Operator - Revegetation & Restoration

Resource Consents Administrator

Procurement and Contract Administrator

Pest Free Howick Project Manager

Operations Administrator

Junior Ranger - Te Rūnanga o Waihao

EcoSort Operator

Team Leader Customer Services and Engagement: H2O Xtream Aquatic Centre

Ranger Community (Statutory and Permissions)

Refuse Transfer Station Operators

Small Plant Operator

Events and Contracts Lead - Fixed Term

Lifeguard

Building Surveyor Inspector | Auckland West

Ringa Wai me te Waipara - Water and Wastewater Operator

Contact Centre Officer

Site Engineer - Civil

Management Accountant - Water Services

Collections Administrator

Advisory Officer

Water Services Officer (North)

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