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Whangarei District Council is where you’ll find your people and your place – so come and join us.
Do you want to feel connected with your colleagues and community? Here at Whangarei District Council we take genuine pride in having one of New Zealand’s most welcoming and supportive work environments, with the awards to prove it. Our organisation won the 2021 NZ HR Award for Organisational Change & Development, the Taituara Award for Excellence in Organisation and People Development, and we were a 2021 Diversity Awards NZ™ finalist. We continually strive to provide the best working environment for our people.
With a culture of continuous improvement, a wide range of career pathways and an emphasis on equal employment opportunities we’re here to help you develop your career. We encourage learning and development and actively encourage both formal and informal training opportunities, encouraging you to create your best life in Whangārei, at work and at home
Knowing we make a difference with the work we do is a big part of working at WDC. Our organisation is small enough for independent work to be valued, and big enough to make an impact within our community.
Our Council has also shown itself to be brave enough to take a stand when needed, protecting our community, and fighting for a living environment we can all enjoy.
Join Whangarei District Council and be part of our positive future
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Great opportunity for those looking for casual/evening work in the venue and events space!
Location: Whangarei | Job ID: 6705719 | Closing Date: 08 Jan 2025
Junior Lawyer (Parental Leave Cover to October 2025)
Great opportunity for a Junior Lawyer to join us for this fixed term maternity cover until October 2025. Don't miss out on gaining some in-house local government legal experience
Location: Whangarei | Job ID: 6705686 | Closing Date: 13 Jan 2025
Step into this newly created pivotal role as a Corporate Planning Manager, using your expertise to manage corporate planning processes for long term plan, annual plan and annual reporting.
Location: Whangarei | Job ID: 6704789 | Closing Date: 19 Jan 2025
Kaitātari Kaupapa Here / Policy Analyst
Policy Analyst role with a community focused employer, providing specialist advice on central and local government policy and it's impact on tangata whenua.
Location: Whangarei | Job ID: 6704711 | Closing Date: 13 Jan 2025
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Support Assistant within the Waters Projects & Administration Team at the Whangārei District Council. Excellent administration skills combined with a sou ...
Location: Whangarei | Job ID: 6704621 | Closing Date: 13 Jan 2025
Senior Building Control Officer - Processing
We have a strong, stable and supportive team culture and are passionate about what we do. Elevate our technical expertise in the processing of Building Consents.
Location: Whangarei | Job ID: 6704528 | Closing Date: 13 Jan 2025
Are you an AV technician looking for a move into the Events industry? This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who is at the early stages of their AV career. Preferably, you will already have h ...
Location: Whangarei | Job ID: 6702938 | Closing Date: 08 Jan 2025
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Working @ WDC
Find out about what we do as a Council, and how you can bring your energy, your culture, your skills and experience, your dreams to create your best life.
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Live and Play
There are many great reasons to be a part of Whangārei District Council. Find your perfect work-life balance at WDC.
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