Officer Council Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Business Support Officer

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Be part of a newly established organisation
8-month fixed-term with some flexibility around hours
Varied role across customer service, coordination & financial administration

Be part of a newly established organisation
8-month fixed-term with some flexibility around hours
Varied role across customer service, coordination & financial administration

A varied, hands-on role where you'll support customers, coordinate operations and help build and implement processes from the ground up.

subClassification: Management & SupportManagement & Support

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

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Registry Officer

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive Salary + Hybrid/Flex + Benefits

Join a leading industry body with a strong public good purpose
Build skills and gain experience across a range of legal and policy projects
Fantastic team culture with flexible working arrangements

Join a leading industry body with a strong public good purpose
Build skills and gain experience across a range of legal and policy projects
Fantastic team culture with flexible working arrangements

Apply your customer service & admin skills in varied, challenging work with plenty of opportunities for professional growth & development.

Recruited byNgan Nguyen

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

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Listed twenty one hours ago

Animal Shelter Officer (Animal Care) Fixed-term until 1 May 2027

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

$65k to $70k p/a plus Kiwisaver and benefits

Provide daily care, handling and training support for dogs in the shelter
Assist with vet checks, treatments and euthanasia when required
Promote adoptions and support after‑hours roster as needed

Provide daily care, handling and training support for dogs in the shelter
Assist with vet checks, treatments and euthanasia when required
Promote adoptions and support after‑hours roster as needed

Care for and handle dogs, support vet procedures, promote adoptions, and assist with after‑hours duties in a fixed‑term role.

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

21h ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Resource Consents Monitoring & Enforcement Officer

at Porirua City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

Are you passionate about environmental compliance and keen to play a hands-on role in shaping a thriving, sustainable city?

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18h ago

Listed three days ago

Environmental Health and Alcohol Licensing Officer

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary Range - $91400 - $107500 dependant on exp.

Comfortable handling challenging conversations with professionalism and respect.
5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service + other NCC benefits
Permanent | 40 hours p/w | Monday - Friday (occasional flexibility required)

Comfortable handling challenging conversations with professionalism and respect.
5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service + other NCC benefits
Permanent | 40 hours p/w | Monday - Friday (occasional flexibility required)

Help shape a safer, healthier, thriving Napier! Come join the team at Napier City Council

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Registry Officer

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive Salary + Hybrid/Flex + Benefits

Join a leading industry body with a strong public good purpose
Build skills and gain experience across a range of legal and policy projects
Fantastic team culture with flexible working arrangements

Join a leading industry body with a strong public good purpose
Build skills and gain experience across a range of legal and policy projects
Fantastic team culture with flexible working arrangements

Apply your customer service & admin skills in varied, challenging work with plenty of opportunities for professional growth & development.

Recruited byNgan Nguyen

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Business Support Officer

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Be part of a newly established organisation
8-month fixed-term with some flexibility around hours
Varied role across customer service, coordination & financial administration

Be part of a newly established organisation
8-month fixed-term with some flexibility around hours
Varied role across customer service, coordination & financial administration

A varied, hands-on role where you'll support customers, coordinate operations and help build and implement processes from the ground up.

subClassification: Management & SupportManagement & Support

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

3d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Senior Compliance Officer

at Auckland Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

$88k to $104k p/a plus Kiwisaver and benefits

Permanent Full-time opportunity
Competitive salary plus Kiwisaver and benefits
Mix of field & office-based, multi-disciplinary focus

Permanent Full-time opportunity
Competitive salary plus Kiwisaver and benefits
Mix of field & office-based, multi-disciplinary focus

Carry out site visits, investigate breaches, apply enforcement or education, and support after‑hours on‑call duties when needed.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21h ago

Listed ten days ago

Animal Control Officer

at Palmerston North City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$63,393 to $74,580

Investigate complaints and enforce animal control bylaws
Educate owners on responsible dog care and safety
Support adoptions and rehoming of animals

Investigate complaints and enforce animal control bylaws
Educate owners on responsible dog care and safety
Support adoptions and rehoming of animals

Help keep Palmy safe by promoting responsible animal ownership and caring for animals in our community and shelter

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Fish and Game Officer

at NZ Fish and Game

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

passionate about conservation, compliance, and community engagement.
a great mix of field work and office work
connecting anglers and hunters with the outdoors for community wellbeing

passionate about conservation, compliance, and community engagement.
a great mix of field work and office work
connecting anglers and hunters with the outdoors for community wellbeing

Join our Lower North Island team to manage freshwater sports fish and game resources while supporting conservation and connections to the outdoors .

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

25d ago

Listed five days ago

Compliance Officer

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

$76k to $86k p/a plus Kiwisaver and benefits

Field role managing investigations, breaches, and enforcement actions
Ensures compliance with RMA, Building Act, and relevant bylaws
Based in North Auckland with occasional after‑hours work

Field role managing investigations, breaches, and enforcement actions
Ensures compliance with RMA, Building Act, and relevant bylaws
Based in North Auckland with occasional after‑hours work

Frontline field role delivering compliance investigations, enforcement, and customer guidance across RMA, Building Act, and bylaws.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Waste Minimisation Officer - Fixed Term

at Taupo District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo, Waikato

Amazing location

Opportunity to make a difference in your community
Live, work & thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Become a valued member of our supportive team

Opportunity to make a difference in your community
Live, work & thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Become a valued member of our supportive team

Join a community‑driven council role delivering practical waste minimisation and behaviour change initiatives that make a difference.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Regulatory Services Officer

at Central Hawke's Bay District Council

This is a Part time job

Waipawa, Hawkes Bay

Are you passionate about making a difference for the community?
Do you enjoy working is a small team?
Do you have a ‘can-do’ attitude, and are not afraid of being bold?

Are you passionate about making a difference for the community?
Do you enjoy working is a small team?
Do you have a ‘can-do’ attitude, and are not afraid of being bold?

If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and ready to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed six days ago

Animal Control Officer

at Hutt City Council

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Make a positive difference to your community
Enjoy a unique mix of field and office-based work
Outstanding benefits including wellbeing leave and other perks

Make a positive difference to your community
Enjoy a unique mix of field and office-based work
Outstanding benefits including wellbeing leave and other perks

Animal Control Officer role enforcing dog laws, handling complaints, educating owners, and promoting community safety in Lower Hutt.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Senior Shelter Officer (Operations)

at Auckland Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland

$76k to $89k p/a plus KiwiSaver and benefits

Permanent Full-time opportunity
Competitive salary plus Kiwisaver and benefits
Lead daily shelter operations and ensure high standards of dog care

Permanent Full-time opportunity
Competitive salary plus Kiwisaver and benefits
Lead daily shelter operations and ensure high standards of dog care

Lead shelter operations, guide staff, manage dog care and compliance, and ensure high standards in animal welfare and customer service.

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

20h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Admin & Monitoring Officer

at Central Hawke's Bay District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Waipawa, Hawkes Bay

Are you passionate about making a difference for the community?
Do you enjoy working is a small team?
Do you have a ‘can-do’ attitude, and are not afraid of being bold?

Are you passionate about making a difference for the community?
Do you enjoy working is a small team?
Do you have a ‘can-do’ attitude, and are not afraid of being bold?

If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and ready to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Public Spaces and Animal Management Officer

at Kāpiti Coast District Council

This is a Full time job

Paraparaumu, Wellington

Competitive salary + benefits

Dependant leave – because family matters.
Thriving team culture – we work hard and support each other.
Free access to pools – dive into fun.

Dependant leave – because family matters.
Thriving team culture – we work hard and support each other.
Free access to pools – dive into fun.

Join our team to support dog ownership, patrol public spaces, and help keep our community safe, welcoming, and well‑managed every day.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Business Support Officer

at Palmerston North City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Hybrid)

$60,671 to $65,947

12-month fixed-term opportunity
Prepare reports to track workload and performance
Manage contractor queries and keep communication flowing

12-month fixed-term opportunity
Prepare reports to track workload and performance
Manage contractor queries and keep communication flowing

Support planning services through coordination, reporting, and admin! Help ensure contractor work runs smoothly and meets key timeframes.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Customer Support Officer

at New Plymouth District Council

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Permanent full time
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave
Apply now!

Permanent full time
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave
Apply now!

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service and helping make our district an even better place to live, work and play?

subClassification: Customer Service - Customer FacingCustomer Service - Customer Facing

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

10d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Environmental Health, Food Verifier & Alcohol Licensing Inspector

at Kaikoura District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Kaikoura, Canterbury

Love the outdoors? Make a real impact on public health and community wellbeing and make Kaikōura your office!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17h ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Fish and Game Officer

at NZ Fish and Game

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

connect with anglers and hunters for the benefit of the environment
a great mix of field work and office work
passionate about conservation, and community engagement

connect with anglers and hunters for the benefit of the environment
a great mix of field work and office work
passionate about conservation, and community engagement

Exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in the field and office, and passionate about conservation, compliance, and community engagement.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

25d ago

Listed ten days ago

Application Support Officer - 4 months Fixed term

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Opportunities for professional development.
Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, and many more.
Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy

Opportunities for professional development.
Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, and many more.
Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy

Join Hamilton City Council as an Application Support Officer to process applications and support community wellbeing.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

10d ago

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