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Be a part of the meaningful change in your community. Government & council jobs give you the opportunity to use your skillset to support the growth of Aotearoa.

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The average salary for Kiwis in the Government & council industry is $83,000

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Trade Me has 73 Government & council job listings.

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Our most popular categories are Local & regional council with 47 listings, Defence with 13 and Other with 9.

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EM Bail Administrator - Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Our purpose is to motivate people in our management to make positive changes in their lives, to help make our communities safer.

Opportunity for professional and personal development from day one!
Join a collaborative and supportive team that makes a real difference!
Position is based in Upper Hutt with ample free parking!

Be an early applicant

Programme Manager

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Shape the future of Hutt City! Lead and deliver key infrastructure projects with impact and purpose.

Pivotal role to deliver the City Transformational Programme
Forward-thinking, inclusive team environment
Excellent wellbeing benefits & flexible working options

Full-time, Contract

Operations Manager - Lower South

The Operations Manager plays a vital role in airport and passenger safety and security

Pivotal leadership position contributing to keeping the skies of Aotearoa safe
Dunedin Airport Location
Permanent Full Time Position

Be an early applicant

Building Compliance Officer - Pools

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

This role offers a unique blend of technical know-how, customer service, and public safety advocacy. Your chance to make waves in a meaningful career!

$70K - $80K annually

Great Team!
Fun work environment
Excellent employee benefits and working conditions

Full-time, Permanent

Senior Advisor - Official Information & Privacy

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Join our legal team to lead LGOIMA and Privacy Act work - advising, training, and coordinating official info requests across Council.

Take the next step in your career with us
Excellent benefits including wellbeing perks and flexible work options
Friendly, supportive team environment

Full-time, Permanent

Lifeguard - Casual on Call - Taupo

If you share our commitment to putting the customer experience first, you'll be a great fit here?

Bring your passion for exceeding customer expectations to our like-minded team
Become a valued member of our awesome team
Make a real contribution to the community

Be an early applicant

Senior Lifeguard - AC Baths

Looking to progress your career, but also wanting to live life to the full? Then Taupo District Council is the place for you!

Join us for a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop
Say goodbye to long commutes & join us in Taupo
Bring your skills & experience to our high performing team

Be an early applicant

Food and Licensing Officer

Kapiti Coast, Wellington

Are you meticulous, organised, and ready to make a real impact? We are looking for a skilled Food and Licensing Officer to join our team!

Dependant leave – because family matters.
Free on-site parking – say goodbye to parking hassles.
Free access to pools – dive into fun.

Be an early applicant

Arohata Prison - Information Evening - Hutt Valley

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Join us at a specific Arohata Women's Prison information evening where you can learn and engage with staff from the Prison.

Meet some of the team. Learn about their roles and ask lots of questions!
Learn about starting a career with Ara Poutama Aotearoa
Kai & Kōrerō - light snacks provided!

Be an early applicant

Senior RMA Monitoring and Enforcement Officer

Porirua, Wellington

Use your specialist knowledge of the Resource Management Act to influence sustainable development within Porirua City.

Be an early applicant

Senior Advisor x2 (Longterm Plan/Annual reporting)

Porirua, Wellington

Use your project management expertise to manage the development of the long-term and annual planning and reporting processes for Council.

Full-time, Permanent

Swim Instructor | Kaiako Kauhoe

Porirua, Wellington

Change lives through teaching our Tamariki to swim, flexible part time hours, work in a team environment.

Part-time, Permanent

Senior Sports Field Specialist

Porirua, Wellington

Manage and maintain Porirua's A-Grade Ground, Porirua Park. Ensure the grounds are in maintained in pristine condition and ready for game days.

Full-time, Permanent

Swim Instructor - Part time

Here's your chance to be part of creating a better future for the beautiful Taupo District and its community.

Bring your passion for exceeding customer expectations to our like-minded team
Become a valued member of our awesome team
Great people; Great culture; Great community

Part-time, Permanent

Manager Transport | Kaiwhakahaere Ikiiki

Porirua, Wellington

Lead a motivated and dedicated team to ensure people can move around Porirua safely and efficiently. Be the steward of all roading corridor assets.

Senior leadership opportunity
Make a meaningful difference for our city
Diverse and challenging role

Full-time, Permanent

Corrections Officer - Arohata Prison

Wellington, Wellington

Assist and empower the women we serve to make better choices, take timely actions, and support their individual journeys toward offence-free lives

We're passionate about reducing re-offending and fostering community safety
A chance to influence positive change in the lives of women and their whānau
Based at one of three women's prisons in New Zealand

Full-time, Permanent

Corrections Officer - Arohata Prison

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Assist and empower the women we serve to make better choices, take timely actions, and support their individual journeys toward offence-free lives

We're passionate about reducing re-offending and fostering community safety
A chance to influence positive change in the lives of women and their whānau
Based at one of three women's prisons in New Zealand

Full-time, Permanent

Port Assistant - Tarakohe (Part Time)

Tasman, Nelson / Tasman

We are looking for a ‘can-do' person to assist in our harbour operations at Port Tarakohe in Golden Bay.

Part time role - 20 hours per week
Flexible working environment
Supportive team culture and hands-on leadership

Part-time, Permanent

Whanganui District Council

Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

The Parks and Property team are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Council

Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support
Subsidised flu vaccination, eye and health check ups
Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment

Environmental Planner - Consents

Stratford, Taranaki

Are you keen to support sustainable decisions that influence the way Taranaki lives, works and grows while also growing your planning career?

Active social club
Flexible working options
Professional growth

Full-time, Permanent

Arohata Women's Prison - Info Evening - Porirua

Wellington, Wellington

Join us at a specific Arohata Women's Prison information evening where you can learn and engage with staff from the Prison.

Meet some of the team. Learn about their roles and ask lots of questions!
Kai & Kōrerō - light snacks provided!
Learn about starting a career with Ara Poutama Aotearoa

Full-time, Permanent

Three Waters Technician

Waimate District Council

Waimate, Canterbury

We are currently seeking a highly motivated person to join our Three Waters team as a Three Waters Technician.

Full training and support
Full time permanent role
Supportive team culture and hands-on leadership

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