Parking Officer | Āpiha Utu

• $61K - $64K p.a + Rā Oranga Wellbeing days
• Health Insurance
• A Career That Takes You Outside – and Makes a Difference

We are Wakatū Nelson, a city where creativity, prosperity, and innovation thrive. Our vision is to foster a community that is inclusive, resilient, and deeply connected. Here we prioritize caring for one another and our city, building a vibrant and supportive place for everyone.

We’re a team of passionate, supportive people who love Nelson and are committed to making it an even better place to live. Right now, we’re looking for a sharp, community-minded Parking Officer to join our dynamic Regulatory team- and occasionally step into an important afterhours on-call responder as required.

If you're ready to make a real difference in your community, we want to hear from you.

About this role| Kō tēnei tūranga mahi

As a Parking Officer, you’ll be out and about in the Nelson region helping to keep traffic flowing, streets safe, and parking fair. You’ll educate drivers, encourage compliance, and act as a friendly face for the city - offering guidance and support to locals and visitors alike.

Outside regular hours, you’ll be part of our Regulatory Afterhours Responder roster - tackling issues like bylaw monitoring, dog control and pollution response with professionalism and care.

About you | Ko ngā pūmanawa ōu

You thrive in the community, work independently with confidence, and have the initiative to think on your feet. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Top-notch customer service skills – you're calm, clear, and respectful
• Eagerness to learn and grow on the job
• Some knowledge of regulatory rules and bylaws (bonus – but we’ll train you!)
• A full NZ driver’s license- ability to drive a manual car would be a significant advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English
• Great time management and self-discipline
• Conflict resolution smarts – you keep things cool under pressure
• Solid computer literacy, and ability to use handheld smart devices
• Good physical fitness – you’ll be clocking up an average of 10,000 steps everyday!

What we offer | Ko ngā painga mōu

The successful applicant will be joining a dedicated team and will receive all relevant training necessary for the job. 

We offer a supportive work environment where you will be surrounded by likeminded people who want to make a difference to Nelson and:

• Monday to Friday, Permanent 40 hours per week with occasional additional on call responsibilities, as rostered.
• Health Insurance
• Competitive hourly rate including the option to have Council match up to 5% KiwiSaver contributions.
• Rā Oranga wellness days + additional annual leave benefits
• Ongoing training & development

Ready to be a visible part of the community? Apply now and join Nelson City Councils frontline regulatory enforcement team!

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Applications close: Monday 11 August 2025 at 9am. We will review applications as we receive them so don't delay - apply today!

For more information about the role please contact our Team Leader Regulatory - Chris Bascombe on 022 358 5628.