Current career opportunities
With the region experiencing significant growth and development it's an exciting time to join Kaipara District Council.
We are a small council where our communities and our people are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace a diverse and inclusive culture within a supportive team environment, and offer flexible working and a good work-life balance so our people can enjoy everything the beautiful Kaipara region has to offer.
Explore the roles we're actively recruiting for below. If you don't find an opportunity that perfectly matches your skills at the moment, you can still connect with us by sending an email to careers@kaipara.govt.nz. Feel free to introduce yourself, share your CV, and let us know about your background. By doing so, you'll become part of our talent pool, and if any fitting employment opportunities arise in the future, we'll reach out to you directly.
Support your community through great library services, customer support, programmes, events and digital literacy assistance.
Location: Mangawhai | Job ID: 6925901 | Closing Date: 15 Sep 2026
Digital Learning & Service Desk Lead
Create practical digital learning resources and help people get more from Microsoft 365, workplace systems and approved AI tools.
Location: Dargaville | Job ID: 6924689 | Closing Date: 13 Sep 2026
Lead a small library team, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and help connect your community through learning and discovery.
Location: Mangawhai | Job ID: 6922196 | Closing Date: 02 Sep 2026
Shape organisation-wide project delivery in a flexible 32-hour role with work-from-home options and meaningful strategic impact.
Location: Mangawhai | Job ID: 6921821 | Closing Date: 30 Aug 2026
Economic Development & Programmes Manager
Lead the partnerships, programmes and projects shaping Kaipara's future.
Location: Mangawhai | Job ID: 6921404 | Closing Date: 27 Aug 2026
Tips and Help Guides
When you apply for a job with us, we ask questions to assess your suitability for the role and ask you to upload a CV and covering letter. This information will be reviewed to assess how closely your experience and qualifications match the requirements of the job we are recruiting for.