Tā tātou atarua – Our vision
By investing in our people, caring for the environment, respecting the Mana Whenua cultural heritage, and enabling investment, growth, and development we will enrich our district and the people that reside here.
When you join the Westland District Council, you become part of a team who work hard to deliver a high level of service to the ratepayers and residents of the Westland District.
Based in Hokitika on the South Island’s beautiful West Coast, surrounded by the natural beauty of mountains, with the river and lakes nearby, working for Westland District Council is an opportunity to be part of and contribute to a growing vibrant community.
If you are looking for a career opportunity where the work you do has a real, positive impact on the community, then you have come to the right place.
For further information about any role advertised or working at Westland District Council, please contact hr@westlanddc.govt.nz.
You can apply online, with your full CV and cover letter. You must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Alternatively, your application form, along with a full CV and cover letter should be emailed to hr@westlanddc.govt.nz, or mailed to Westland District Council, 36 Weld Street, Private Bag 704, Hokitika 7842.
Permanent - Full time
He angitūtanga - The opportunity
Due to the retirement of a long-standing staff member, Westland District Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Building Control Officer to perform inspections and a range of tasks relating to building-related BCA and Territorial Authority (TA) functions. Key responsibilities include:
He kōrero mōu - About you
You will have:
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer
An opportunity to build on your experience as a Building Control Officer and broaden your skill set through training, development and practise in a wide range of job-specific tasks and activities. You will work in a small, dedicated team, committed to making a positive difference in our communities. We offer:
Tono mai ināianei - Apply now
A full position description is available here.
To apply for this position, see 'How to Apply' above.
Applications close on 10 November 2024 or when the vacancy is filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Permanent - Full time
He angitūtanga - The opportunity
Westland District Council – Te Kahui o Poutini is seeking a friendly and professional Customer Service Officer to provide exceptional front-line service to customers and staff.
Core duties specific to this role include, but are not limited to:
He kōrero mōu - About you
You will have:
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer
Working at Westland District Council – Te Kahui o Poutini will give you an opportunity to broaden your customer service experience in a wide range of job-specific tasks and activities. You will work in a small, dedicated team, committed to making a positive difference in our communities. We offer:
Tono mai ināianei - Apply now
A full position description is available here.
To apply for this position, see 'How to Apply' above.
Applications close on 10 November 2024 or when the vacancy is filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Building Control Officer - Processing
Permanent - Full time
He angitūtanga - The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Building Control Officer to join us on a permanent, full-time basis. Joining a dedicated team, you will perform a range of tasks relating to building-related BCA and Territorial Authority (TA) functions. This primarily involves processing building consent applications, Certificates of Acceptance, Project Information Memorandums and Exemptions and TA related activities.
He kōrero mōu - About you
You will have:
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer
Working at Westland District Council – Te Kahui o Poutini is an opportunity to build on your experience as a Building Control Officer and broaden your skill set through training, development and practice in a wide range of job-specific tasks and activities. We offer:
Tono mai ināianei - Apply now
This is your chance to work in the Westland District.
A full position description is available here.
To apply for this position, see 'How to Apply' above.
Applications close 17 November 2024 or when the vacancy is filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please be aware that Westland District Council will undertake the following background checks on all potential new employees such as:
Prior to your application please ensure you are able to meet these requirements.