Discover a career with purpose at Waitaki District Council

Waitaki District Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our 23,000 residents and creating a thriving, sustainable community. With a committed team of professionals, we provide essential services 24/7, ensuring the wellbeing of our district. We manage infrastructure, environmental conservation, community development, and regulatory services, responding to thousands of community interactions each year while proactively addressing local needs and challenges.

We’re committed to specific goals and targets that emphasise our collaborative approach with iwi, local communities, other government sectors, and business partners. Together, living our organisational attitudes and behaviours, we will build a thriving one-team culture, enabling delivery of excellence in service for Waitaki.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We’re looking for an organised, capable and proactive person to provide administrative and operational support to our Network Operations Specialists, helping maintain the Council’s roading, water and parks networks. You’ll be responsible for receiving and triaging customer requests, maintaining accurate job and network information, preparing correspondence and letters, taking minutes at meetings, maintaining records, preparing reports and documentation, and providing general administrative support to the operations team. You’ll work closely with our Network Operations Specialists and field teams, ensuring they have the information, paperwork and administrative support they need to get the job done.

This is a varied role for someone who is highly organised, accurate and comfortable managing competing priorities. You’ll need strong communication and computer skills, good attention to detail and the ability to work independently while being an effective team member. A practical understanding of Council operations, infrastructure or work request systems would be an advantage, but most importantly, we’re looking for someone who takes pride in providing excellent support and making sure work requests, correspondence, records and actions are followed through and nothing falls through the cracks.

This is a full-time, fixed term role until June 2027.

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring 

The preferred candidate will have: 

• Minute taking experience
• Excellence in office software including use of excel
• Contract administration experience.
• Experience dealing with difficult customers
• Great personality
• Enjoys fun banter in an open plan office while being able to focus on tasks
• Self-drive and initiative

Mo tātou | About us

Waitaki District Council (WDC) is a dynamic and progressive local government organisation dedicated to serving the residents and communities of the Waitaki District. Our mission is to foster a thriving, innovative, and sustainable community through efficient and effective governance and service delivery.

At WDC, we provide a wide range of essential services that contribute to the well-being and development of our district. These services include:

• Infrastructure and Environment: We manage and maintain roads, water supply, waste management, and recreational facilities, ensuring that our district’s infrastructure meets the needs of our growing community.
• Community and Economic Development: We support local businesses, tourism, and community initiatives, promoting economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for our residents.
• Regulatory Services: We ensure compliance with building, environmental, and public health standards to create a safe and healthy environment for all.
• Customer and Community Engagement: We actively engage with our community to understand their needs and provide high-quality customer service through various channels.

WDC is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration, striving to be a leading council that makes Waitaki a better place to live, work, and visit. Join us in our mission to build a vibrant and prosperous future for our district.

WDC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. International research tells us that women and people from minority groups don’t always apply for roles if they are concerned that they don’t meet every single one of the requirements. We’re open to talking to you about how your skills and experiences could be a great fit with what we need and what we’re trying to achieve.

Me pēhea te tono | How to Apply

If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored Cover Letter and CV. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which may include references, credit check, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.

All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email.

All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary for this position will commence between $61,887 – $76,468 per annum dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2026.

For any queries related to this position, please contact people@waitaki.govt.nz.