Parking Officer | Āpiha Utu
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Job Location:
Nelson - New Zealand
Yearly Salary:
$ 58 - 64
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- A career that takes you outside and makes a difference!
- 36 hours per week Tuesday to Saturday
- $58-64k per annum (1 FTE) plus health insurance
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 prioritise caring for one another and our city building a vibrant and supportive place for everyone.
Were a team of passionate supportive people who love Nelson and are committed to making it an even better place to live. Right now were looking for a sharp community-minded Parking Officer to join our dynamic Regulatory team - and step into an important afterhours on-call responder role as required.
About this roleKō tēnei tūranga mahi
As a Parking Officer youll be out and about in the Nelson region helping to keep traffic flowing streets safe and parking fair. Youll 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 youll 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. Heres what were looking for:
- Top-notch customer service skills youre calm clear and respectful
- Eagerness to learn and grow on the job
- Some knowledge of regulatory rules and bylaws (bonus but well train you!)
- A full NZ drivers licence - 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 youll be clocking up an average of 10000 steps everyday!
What we offer Ko ngā painga mōu
The successful applicant will join a dedicated team and receive all relevant training necessary for the job.
We offer a supportive work environment where youll be surrounded by likeminded people who want to make a difference in Nelson. This is a permanent role offering 36 hours per week working Tuesday to Friday (full days) and Saturday mornings with additional on call responsibilities as rostered. We also offer:
- Health Insurance
- Rā Oranga wellness days additional annual leave benefits
- Ongoing training & development
If youre ready to be a visible part of the community and make a real difference we want to hear from you! Apply now and join a team that cares as much as you do.
Click Here for a Job Description
Applications close: Midnight Wednesday 22 October 2025
For more information about the role please contact our Team Leader Regulatory - Chris Bascombe on
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Federal Agencies
- Customer Service
- Clearance
- Facility
- Suspicious Activity
- Property Damage
- Public Safety
- Daily Operations
- Professional Development
- Access Control
- Communication
- General Public
- Procedures
- Powerpoint
About Company
Nelson City Council (NCC) is all about serving our community and our people. Our staff thrive on developing our community to be an enjoyable place to live and visit. With over 380 employees, we have the structure and processes of a large organisation, but the culture and feel of a sma ... View more
