41 placemaking jobs in New Zealand

Be part of a wider WOTSO network & growing brand. 42 locations & counting!
This isn't a typical desk role, with variety in duties, no two days are the same
Community & people led position

Be part of a wider WOTSO network & growing brand. 42 locations & counting!
This isn't a typical desk role, with variety in duties, no two days are the same
Community & people led position

WOTSO Wellington is opening its doors & we're on the hunt for an enthusiastic Space Leader to help bring it to life.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

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Walking and Cycling Programme Lead

at Gisborne District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

at Otara Waterways and Lake Trust

Flexible working fully supported to balance your work and lifestyle
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Flexible working fully supported to balance your work and lifestyle
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Strategic role leading walking and cycling outcomes in Te Tairāwhiti through partnerships, planning, and delivery of safer, accessible communities.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed twenty one days ago

Community Engagement Lead

This is a Full time job

Otara, Auckland(Hybrid)

$37 – $42 per hour

Make a real difference in local communities and waterways
Diverse role combining community engagement and environmental action
Shape community-led environmental action through the Trust’s work

Make a real difference in local communities and waterways
Diverse role combining community engagement and environmental action
Shape community-led environmental action through the Trust’s work

Lead community engagement, flood resilience and illegal dumping behaviour change initiatives across Ōtara and South Auckland waterways.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

21d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Space Leader

at WOTSO

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Be part of a wider WOTSO network & growing brand. 42 locations & counting!
This isn't a typical desk role, with variety in duties, no two days are the same
Community & people led position

Be part of a wider WOTSO network & growing brand. 42 locations & counting!
This isn't a typical desk role, with variety in duties, no two days are the same
Community & people led position

WOTSO Wellington is opening its doors & we're on the hunt for an enthusiastic Space Leader to help bring it to life.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

27d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Content Creator & Social Media Specialist

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

Kiwisaver 4%

Competitve Salary + exciting Travel Opportunities
Great Career Progression + inclusive environment
Employee Benefits + EAP + Sonder

Competitve Salary + exciting Travel Opportunities
Great Career Progression + inclusive environment
Employee Benefits + EAP + Sonder

We’re looking for a creative, proactive and self-driven Content Creator & Social Media Specialist to join the PlaceMakers marketing team.

subClassification: Digital & Search MarketingDigital & Search Marketing

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

16d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Account Manager - Auckland Central

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Company vehicle+Incentive scheme

Attractive salary + Regular working hours + Weekly pay cycle
Training + Great career progression opportunities + Inclusive environment
Discounted goods & services + Great parental leave + EAP

Attractive salary + Regular working hours + Weekly pay cycle
Training + Great career progression opportunities + Inclusive environment
Discounted goods & services + Great parental leave + EAP

Join NZs top merchant sales team. Grow new and existing relationships across Auckland’s construction network and drive sales in a fast paced industry

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

24d ago

Listed ten days ago

Community Development Advisor

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy a collaborative and close team environment
Help build strong, active and connected communities

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy a collaborative and close team environment
Help build strong, active and connected communities

Relationships are everything in this role. You will be working across all areas of the local community that sits just north of the Ōpāwaho

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

10d ago

Listed eight days ago

Kaiwhakatau Manuhiri | Front of House Coordinator - Space Place

at Wheako Pōneke

This is a Part time job

at Kāpiti Coast District Council

Fast paced, highly rewarding team envionment
Work alongside passionate kaimahi of the GLAM sector
Help coordinate the front of house as the first point of contact for manuhiri

Fast paced, highly rewarding team envionment
Work alongside passionate kaimahi of the GLAM sector
Help coordinate the front of house as the first point of contact for manuhiri

Working with and for Wellington to create remarkable experiences that generate vitality, strengthening the city we love.

subClassification: Front Office & Guest ServicesFront Office & Guest Services

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

8d ago

Listed two hours ago

Senior Advisor Connected Communities

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Paraparaumu, Wellington(Hybrid)

N/A

Lead strategic community engagement and partnerships to deliver connected, commu
Provide expert advice by translating community insights into actionable strategi
Influence and collaborate across stakeholders, building capability in others whi

Lead strategic community engagement and partnerships to deliver connected, commu
Provide expert advice by translating community insights into actionable strategi
Influence and collaborate across stakeholders, building capability in others whi

Leads community engagement initiatives, builds partnerships, and delivers strategic advice to support connected, inclusive community outcomes.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2h ago

Listed six days ago

Account Manager - Paraparaumu

This is a Full time job

Paraparaumu, Wellington

Company vehicle + Incentive scheme

Attractive salary + Regular working hours + Weekly pay cycle
Training + Great career progression opportunities + Inclusive environment
Discounted goods & services + Great parental leave + EAP

Attractive salary + Regular working hours + Weekly pay cycle
Training + Great career progression opportunities + Inclusive environment
Discounted goods & services + Great parental leave + EAP

Develop & build relationships within the Trade industry. Attend networking events. Implement sales strategies to grow the Branch.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

6d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

HR Advisor

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

Annual rem review + 4% Kiwisaver contribution

Attractive salary + Discounted goods & services + Great parental leave + EAP
Great career progression opportunities + Inclusive environment
Employee Education Fund + Internal Training programs

Attractive salary + Discounted goods & services + Great parental leave + EAP
Great career progression opportunities + Inclusive environment
Employee Education Fund + Internal Training programs

Partner with our Auckland & Waikato PlaceMakers branches, deliver end-to-end HR support and practical, hands-on solutions.

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

14d ago

Listed six days ago

Asian Market Trade Support Team Member

Mount Wellington, Auckland

This is a Full time job

Attractive Remuneration + Work Life Balance + Benefits for you & your family
Great Career Progression Opportunities + Ongoing Training+ Inclusive environment
Employee Education Fund + Discounted goods & services + EAP

Attractive Remuneration + Work Life Balance + Benefits for you & your family
Great Career Progression Opportunities + Ongoing Training+ Inclusive environment
Employee Education Fund + Discounted goods & services + EAP

Nail the basics Every Visit Every Time! Add value to our Asian Market trade customers from product enquiries & sales to coordinating deliveries

subClassification: Sales CoordinatorsSales Coordinators

classification: Sales(Sales)

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Open Space Planner (Intermediate) - 6 Months, Part-Time

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Work-life balance and flexibility

Be a part of enhancing green spaces and fostering community engagement
Support the implementation of Auckland's local parks management plan programme
20 Hours per week until December 2026

Be a part of enhancing green spaces and fostering community engagement
Support the implementation of Auckland's local parks management plan programme
20 Hours per week until December 2026

Be part of a dynamic and supportive team transforming service and asset approaches

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

7d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Learning Advisor

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

Competitive Salary + Benefits for you & your family
Great Career Progression + Employee Education Fund
Discounts on products & services incl. Z Energy fuel discounts

Competitive Salary + Benefits for you & your family
Great Career Progression + Employee Education Fund
Discounts on products & services incl. Z Energy fuel discounts

We’re looking for a Learning Advisor to join our team & nail the basics by designing & delivering practical learning experiences across the business

subClassification: Training & DevelopmentTraining & Development

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

16d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Community Facilitator Part-time

at Enrich+ Trust

This is a Part time job

Te Awamutu, Waikato

Part Time Community Facilitator
Supporting individuals with disabilities
Meaningful work that truly makes a difference

Part Time Community Facilitator
Supporting individuals with disabilities
Meaningful work that truly makes a difference

Exciting opportunity to work alongside individuals with disabilities to develop their skills and abilities and to enhance inclusion in the community.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

20d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Associate Landscape Architect/Senior Landscape Architect (Relocate to Australia)

at Urbis Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Wanting a move to Australia? You could be eligible for up to $10,000
Join us as an Employer of Choice for gender equality WGEA (2022-24)
Opportunity to work on impactful, city and community-shaping projects

Wanting a move to Australia? You could be eligible for up to $10,000
Join us as an Employer of Choice for gender equality WGEA (2022-24)
Opportunity to work on impactful, city and community-shaping projects

Ready for a career changing move and an incentive of up to $10,000? Urbis is looking for an experienced Associate Landscape Architect in Perth, AUS

subClassification: Landscape ArchitectureLandscape Architecture

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

24d ago

Listed two days ago

Lease & Open Space Advisor

at Rotorua Lakes Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$86,680 – $101,997 per year

We’re looking for a skilled Lease & Open Space Advisor to provide expert guidance on the management, leasing, and policy frameworks

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Property Coordinator

at RecruitShop

This is a Part time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

32hrs per week | Hybrid Remote Role

Values Driven Non-Profit Organisation | 32hrs per week | Hybrid Remote Role | Supportive & Fulfilling Environment | Diverse, Varied Role With Training

subClassification: Residential Leasing & Property ManagementResidential Leasing & Property Management

classification: Real Estate & Property(Real Estate & Property)

23d ago

Listed two days ago

Active Environments Advisor

at Aktive

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland(Hybrid)

Come and help us make Auckland the world’s most active city as our energetic, motivated and action-oriented Active Environments Advisor.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Engagement Advisor

at Ministry of Education

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Lead regional engagement on work that makes a difference
Varied role with high performing, supportive team
Lower Hutt based with some time in Wellington office

Lead regional engagement on work that makes a difference
Varied role with high performing, supportive team
Lower Hutt based with some time in Wellington office

Use your engagement expertise in a dynamic role supporting quality learning environments for schools and kura nationwide.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Manager

at Gate Pa Community Centre Trust

This is a Part time job

Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty

$35 – $50 per hour

WE’RE HIRING MANAGER We is looking for an enthusiastic community-minded person. A new vibrant community centre. https://www.gatepa.org/about

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Ngai Tahu Tourism Placement Programme 2026

at Ngāi Tahu

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Grow your skills while upholding manaakitanga
Learn from whānau and industry leaders
Share authentic Ngāi Tahu stories with manuhiri

Grow your skills while upholding manaakitanga
Learn from whānau and industry leaders
Share authentic Ngāi Tahu stories with manuhiri

He ara hou mōu – your pathway starts here. Explore tourism or hospitality with Ngāi Tahu’s 12‑week placement programme. Tohaina te pānui.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

8d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Project Co-ordinator - Events

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

at Central Hawke's Bay District Council

$89,000 - $96,000

Event & Programme Delivery
Supplier Diversity & Community Impact
Enjoy free use of centre facilities plus a range of other benefits

Event & Programme Delivery
Supplier Diversity & Community Impact
Enjoy free use of centre facilities plus a range of other benefits

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Community Development Officer

This is a Part time job

Waipawa, Hawkes Bay

Community Development Officer to coordinate the Tamatea Housing Taskforce and lead delivery of the Our Homes Strategy.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Community Development & Events Officer

at Kaikoura District Council

This is a Part time job

Kaikoura, Canterbury

Make every event and initiative count!

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

7d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Head of Open Spaces

at Napier City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary range $154,500-$181,800 dependent on exp

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday | Senior Leadership role
Are you an experienced & forward-thinking leader with strong asset experience?
Discounted health insurance + retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday | Senior Leadership role
Are you an experienced & forward-thinking leader with strong asset experience?
Discounted health insurance + retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Lead the Future of Napier’s Parks, Reserves and Open Spaces!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

28d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Community Hub Development and Activation Co-ordinator

at Eastlink Community Hub Incorporated

This is a Part time job

Hamilton East, Waikato(Hybrid)

$28 – $30 per hour

Lead community sport impact with real autonomy, diverse partnerships, and direct influence across programmes, funding, and Hub strategy.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

21d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Regional Connector - Marlborough & Kaikōura

at Sport Tasman

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

$70,000 – $75,000 per year

Regional Connector role strengthening links between communities and organisations for inclusive physical activity in Marlborough & Kaikōura.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

17d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Tenancy Manager

at Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$76,240.85 - $85,990.20 + KiwiSaver

We are seeking a passionate, capable and values‑driven Tenancy Manager to join our Housing Services team in Hamilton and make a meaningful difference!

subClassification: Residential Leasing & Property ManagementResidential Leasing & Property Management

classification: Real Estate & Property(Real Estate & Property)

13d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Head of Open Spaces

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Salary range $154,500-$181,800 dependent on exp

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday | Senior Leadership role
Are you an experienced & forward-thinking leader with strong asset experience?
Discounted health insurance + retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday | Senior Leadership role
Are you an experienced & forward-thinking leader with strong asset experience?
Discounted health insurance + retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Lead the Future of Napier’s Parks, Reserves and Open Spaces!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Head of Open Spaces

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job