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Whangārei is where you’ll find your people and your place - join us.
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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Are you an experienced Resource Consent Team Leader or a Senior Planner ready to take the next step in your career? Bring your expertise to Whangārei District Council.
Location: Whangarei | Job ID: 6820655 | Closing Date: 29 Oct 2025
Be part of a team that's making a big impact on their community
Location: Whangarei | Job ID: 6820502 | Closing Date: 28 Oct 2025
Play a vital role in protecting Whangārei's drinking water supplies, helping improve catchment protection and managing dams and reservoirs
Location: Whangarei | Job ID: 6819836 | Closing Date: 27 Oct 2025
Do you have a passion for the district's open spaces and sporting facilities? If you are an experienced leader who wants to support a fantastic team, this could be the role for you.
Location: Whangarei | Job ID: 6819569 | Closing Date: 24 Oct 2025
Full-time / permanent opportunity contributing to the upkeep and development of Whangarei's Roading Network.
Location: Whangarei | Job ID: 6818702 | Closing Date: 23 Oct 2025
Establishment Advisory Group (EAG) Members
Help shape Northland's water future — join the Establishment Advisory Group as an expert advisor.
Location: Whangarei | Job ID: 6817721 | Closing Date: 13 Nov 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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