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.
Administrator - Roading (Contracts & Customer)
Support contract admin, finance, and customer service to help keep Kaipara's roading network running smoothly and efficiently.
Location: Mangawhai | Job ID: 6775787 | Closing Date: 16 Jul 2025
Play a key role in delivering accurate billing and rating services that support essential Council operations and help keep things running smoothly.
Location: Dargaville | Job ID: 6775772 | Closing Date: 09 Jul 2025
Resource Consents Planners - Senior & Principal
Enjoy work/life balance in a vibrant beach town. Two exciting roles offering great career development are now available.
Location: Mangawhai | Job ID: 6774032 | Closing Date: 13 Jul 2025
Bylaw Compliance Services Officer
Promote understanding, monitor issues and enforce compliance to support a safe, fair and well-run Kaipara.
Location: Mangawhai | Job ID: 6770615 | Closing Date: 02 Jul 2025
Deliver high quality specialist technical support to maintain the reliability and security of Council's IT systems.
Location: Mangawhai | Job ID: 6770366 | Closing Date: 29 Jun 2025
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.