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Richmond, New Zealand

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Thinking of a career with a difference? Think Tasman District Council.

Join us at Tasman District Council, where your passion for making a difference can thrive. We're a welcoming team dedicated to providing exceptional service to our community. Nestled in a picturesque region offering a high quality of life, you'll find opportunities for growth, collaboration, and a rewarding career. Discover why Tasman District Council is the perfect place to make a lasting impact.

As one of the six unitary councils in New Zealand, we uniquely combine the responsibilities of a regional council and a district council under one roof, fostering end-to-end decision-making and service delivery.

Don't just hear it from us, hear what our team have to say:

Darryl - Communications Advisor: "I love supporting our teams to communicate and connect, to make it a great place to work. The variety of work means it's stimulating and challenging but also rewarding."

Why join Tasman District Council? You'll:

  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary and a benefits package.
  • Grow your career through professional development.
  • Experience flexible work arrangements.
  • Contribute to a thriving community.

Are you ready to experience adventure in your everyday? If you love the sunshine and the great outdoors, the Tasman District provides plenty of opportunity for you. From hiking, mountain biking, camping and hunting, through to horse trekking, boating and fishing, you name it, it can be done in Tasman. With three national parks - Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes, and Tasman's Great Taste Trail on your doorstep, there's plenty of opportunity to explore the best parts of the region. Where you can sit back and relax at one of the many great restaurants, wineries, cafes, beaches and parks in the region.

If you would like to be considered for future roles, click on the apply now button and share with your experience and we'll be in touch!

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What to expect after you apply

Once the vacancy closes you'll be contacted within 7 days as to whether or not your application has been successful.  If you've been shortlisted for an interview, you'll be contacted by one of the People & Wellbeing team to arrange a time to come in and meet with some of the team. 

We typically only do one interview, however depending on the seniority of the role or the role itself, we sometimes require two interviews.  For mid-senior level and team leader/manager roles, you may also be required to undertake psychometric testing.

In your interview, there will be a member of the People & Wellbeing team, the Hiring Manager and either their Manager or one of the senior member's of their team.  Our interview questions are predominantly behavioural and skills-based.

Summer Student Internships

Every year we employ a number of Summer Students across the Council to work for a period of 12-16 weeks over the summer months (mid-November to February). This is a great opportunity to gain work experience in your field of study. Recruitment begins in mid June. All applications must be submitted online via our Vacancies page between mid-June and mid-July each year.

We typically have vacancies in Engineering, Environmental Information (Hydrology, Resource Science and Biosecurity), Information Services and Regulatory (Compliance Monitoring).

If you're an Engineering student interested in a Rivers Engineering career/Summer Student position, check out this website for more information - Careers | Resilient River Communities - Careers | Resilient River Communities (resilientrivers.nz).