- An opportunity to have a positive impact on your city
- Work with a fun, diverse and passionate team based in Newtown
- Fixed term position through to October 2025
Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō Working together for Wellington's future
Me Heke Ki Pōneke - We're Working for Wellington. Wellington City Council's team provides more than 400 services every day for Wellingtonians - everything from parks and pools to consents and cemeteries - playing our part in making Pōneke an inclusive, sustainable, and creative capital for people to live, work and play.
Operating and maintaining Council facilities such as parks, open space areas, play areas, sports fields, cemeteries, indoor and outdoor pools and recreation centres our Park's Sports and Recreation team are what makes our ''cool little capital'' cool!
Wellington's open spaces and natural areas are huge part of what makes Wellington unique. They are highly used and valued by a huge number of Wellingtonians and visitors. This proximity to nature plays a key role in Wellingtonians excellent quality of life and great experiences.
About the role
Based in our Newtown Depot you'll be providing quality administrative support for the Parks Operational unit and also get the opportunity to undertake special projects as required.
You'll deliver exceptional customer service when engaging with all internal and external stakeholders and provide assistance in supporting the effective utilisation of Council systems. You'll need to be able to multi-task, have strong computer skills, and great attention to detail. Knowledge of TechnologyOne, Smartrak and Envibe systems would be an advantage.
In this role, your daily tasks will be varied, and you will have a range of accountabilities, supporting all parts of our business including:
- Uniform supply
- Fleet management
- Purchasing and invoicing
- Assisting staff and customer enquiries
- Inbox management
This is a fixed term role through to October 2025 and remuneration will be appointed between $59,987 - $70,572 based on prior experience.
About You
You are self-motivated, proactive, and thrive in a dynamic environment. You have a knack for communication and excel at building relationships with a diverse range of people. With strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset, you take pride in your work and are ready to contribute to a collaborative team.
Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong administrative and coordination abilities.
- Outstanding customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
- A track record of using initiative and being self-driven.
- Applicants must be prepared to undergo pre-employment Ministry of Justice checks.
About us
Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health, and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts, and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.
Applications close 9th of March 2025. All applications must be submitted online, and all applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz
