Local Body Elections 2025 - Apply Now! - September – October 2025 - 3 - 4 Week Assignment Enterprise and Electionz.com are thrilled to partner for the fourth consecutive time to oversee the document control process for the 2025 Local Body Elections. This pivotal project requires meticulous attention to detail, solid dedication, and a highly committed team connected by a common goal of excellence. We are currently seeking to recruit over 140 individuals across a diverse range of roles. Whether you are between jobs, retired, on student break, traveling, or simply eager to contribute to a significant local initiative, we warmly invite you to apply. Available Roles Include: - Opening and inspecting voting papers - Batching and scrutinizing - Scanner operation - Quality assurance - Filing and processing - Supervising departments - Call centre operations Note: Roles may vary, requiring candidates to be detail-oriented, adaptable, and precise. Requirements: - Reliable transportation with availability from as early as 6:00 AM - Ability to pass a colour vision test - Strong teamwork skills and effective communication - Eligible to work full-time in New Zealand - No previous or pending criminal convictions - Availability for some weekend and evening shifts How to Apply: Please submit your application with a cover letter specifying the role(s) you wish to be considered for. While we will do our best to match your preferences, role assignments will be based on your skills and project needs. If you know someone who fits these criteria, please share this opportunity with them! For any questions about your application or the recruitment process, Enterprise will be your main point of contact. Email: electionz@enterprise.co.nz for enquiries OR call: 03 365 3112

Waimakariri Libraries are looking for a highly organised and community-minded Library Customer Facing Assistant to work alongside our team to help shape the future of libraries in our diverse and rapidly growing hapori | community. In this role, you’ll work with our team to design and deliver inclusive, high-quality programmes and events that foster lifelong learning, creativity, connection, and discovery. The range of events you will be working with the team on include our school holiday programmes, late night events, programming including our preschool programming, and working closely with our team on our new outreach services. Another aspect of your role will be working closely with our hapori daily to deliver responsive, welcoming front-line service. This includes offering supportive solutions to tech issues, giving guidance around books and welcoming our hapori to our libraries. To thrive in this role, you will ideally have experience running events, have outstanding customer services skills and can work late nights and weekends. You will also bring energy, empathy, and communication and organisational skills, A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, inclusion, and a passion for helping others learn and grow are essential. The hours and Locations of work include * Monday: Kaiapoi Library 8.30am - 5.00pm * Thursday: Kaiapoi Library 10.30am – 7.00pm * Friday: Rangiora Library 8.30am – 5.00pm * Saturday: Kaiapoi Library 9.30am – 2.00pm * Sunday: Rangiora Library 12.45pm – 4.15pm If you’re ready to help redefine what libraries can offer our hapori, we’d love to hear from you. Please visit our website to view the Position Description: https://careers.waimakariri.govt.nz/jobs/6040689-library-customer-service-assistant For more information on the position contact Luke Sole, District Libraries Manager on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV). Applications close on 3 July 2025. The Council is an equal opportunity employer

The Opportunity Are you passionate about strategy, public policy, and making a meaningful difference at a community level? We're looking for a confident and experienced Strategy and Policy Advisor to join our Corporate and Governance team at Gore District Council. In this role, you'll drive the development and delivery of our Annual and Long-term Plans, ensuring Council policies align with our strategic vision. You'll support departments across the organisation, helping them stay on track with policy reviews while maintaining a high standard of clarity and compliance. In addition to the above you will: • Lead the development of the Annual and Long-term Plans • Provide robust strategic advice and policy analysis to decision-makers • Collaborate across departments to manage and update the Council's policy register • Ensure all policies reflect Council’s brand and legislative obligations • Facilitate workshops and strategic thinking across the organisation • Research and interpret legislation relevant to local government • Drive internal consistency and alignment across operational policies • Monitor emerging trends and risks that influence strategy • Report on policy impact, implementation, and improvement opportunities • Contribute to a culture of proactive, future-focused governance To be successful in this role, you will have: • A relevant qualification in Strategic Planning or Policy Analysis • Proven experience working in strategy or policy roles within political or local government environments • Demonstrated success writing and delivering strategic or statutory plans • Strong research, analytical, and project management skills • Excellent written and verbal communication — clear, concise, and persuasive • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build strong working relationships • Applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand Why work for us At Gore District Council, you’ll be joining a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation. You’ll play a central role in shaping the region’s future, supported by a workplace that cares about your growth and wellbeing. Enjoy flexible work options, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact in a close-knit community that appreciates what you do. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! For more information, please contact Tracy Hartley at thartley@goredc.govt.nz In accordance with the Council's policies, the successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical test, which includes drug testing.

**WHO ARE WE? KO WAI MĀTOU?** Every day brings new opportunities when you are part of our team at Taupō District Council. Our diverse organisation is recognised for its vibrant energy, optimism for the future, ambition to act boldly and willingness to do things differently to secure the best result. We take a balanced and community-focused approach that allows us to strive with consideration on behalf of our district. We are motivated by ensuring we are a district of connected communities who thrive and embrace opportunities and hold this greater purpose in mind in all that we do. **ABOUT THE ROLE - NGĀ ĀHUATANGA O TE TŪRANGA** As our Rating Officer - Māori Land you'll help landowners understand the rating system in a clear, approachable way. This isn't just about numbers-it's about people and community. The role involves: * Rates administration - manage rating assessments, ensure compliance, and keep our systems running smoothly. * Customer engagement & support - be the trusted rating advisor for Māori landowners, answering questions and offering * Providing information - share your knowledge, and help landowners understand rating laws and council policies. * Data maintenance - maintain accurate property and Māori land record databases, ensuring landowners' details are up to date. **WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR - KEI TE KIMI MĀTOU I TĒNEI MOMO TANGATA** We're looking for a great communicator who excels at building strong relationships and delivering outstanding customer service. You'll be motivated by working with purpose and seek continuous improvement in all you do - for Council & the community. As you'll support the wider Rates team with workload, you'll need to be adaptable, a quick learner and enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. To succeed in this role, you should have: * Strong experience in administration * A customer-first approach * Great attention to detail * Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to effectively build relationships * A proactive attitude to problem-solving **WHAT WE OFFER - NGĀ ĀHUATANGA KEI A MĀTOU** Our people are accomplished, capable, and driven by curiosity to learn more - about the council, its impact, and their own potential. Your career aspirations will be encouraged, whether you're just starting out or an expert. Our strengths-based environment will enable you to be the best version of yourself at work. Our spaces are filled with warmth and welcoming conversation. We collaborate closely and lead with empathy - for our colleagues and for our community. We encourage our people to find the flexibility within their role to do more of what matters to them in and out of work. When you join us, you'll enjoy our: * Strong focus on wellness - discounted gym membership and health insurance and wellbeing initiatives to support your mental, physical and financial wellbeing * Flexible work environment - work from home options and flexible hours to promote a great work-life balance * Assistance with ongoing professional development - access to learning opportunities to help you grow * Generous leave entitlements! * Settling in support - if you're joining us from outside of the district, we'll work with you to make a seamless transition If this sounds like you and you want to use your expertise and commitment to drive real change, we want to hear from you. **CLOSING DATE:** 13 July 2025 or when the vacancy is filled.

Building Control vacancies at MPDC At MPDC we are proud to work for our community and we are looking for people who share this passion. We provide a flexible, supportive working environment with plenty of laughter, opportunities to learn and develop and we have a range of employee benefits to offer. Apiha Tukatuka Whakamatua Hanganga | Building Control Officer (Processing) As a Building Control Officer you will be responsible for evaluating and processing building consent applications and responding to customer enquiries in accordance with Council policies and legislative requirements. The salary for this role is between $80,063 - $94,191 per annum. Apiha Matamua Tirotiro Whakamatua Hanganga | Senior Building Control Officer (Inspecting) As a Senior Building Control Officer (Inspecting) you will be responsible for inspecting building works in accordance with the building consent and responding to customer enquiries in accordance with Council policies and legislative requirements. In addition, you will be a technical lead providing support to the Building Team. Our ideal applicant will have previous Senior Building Control Officer experience however Building Control Officers will also be considered. The salary for this role is between $89,387 - $105,161 per annum. About you To be successful for these roles you will need a qualification in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Building Act, a current NCAS Competency Assessment Residential 3, excellent written and oral communication skills, a full drivers licence, able to establish and maintain business relationships and a strong customer focus. Needing to relocate? Not a problem as we can offer a relocation allowance and support for the right candidate. These are full time, permanent positions based at our Matamata office. Why choose us? At Matamata-Piako District Council we believe the way we do things really does make a difference in the lives of those who live in our district. We want to be your employer of choice - by helping you to balance life and work, by offering learning opportunities and offering benefits in a way that will assist you to thrive. We have a dynamic work environment with plenty of laughter and a friendly, welcoming and positive culture. Some of the staff benefits we offer are: * Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment * Sick leave on commencement of employment * The ability to earn performance payments * Extra annual leave awarded with years of service * Long service leave * Partners paid parental leave * Subsidies at council pool facilities * Free parking * Ongoing learning and development opportunities * Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support If this role sounds like you, apply today!

Looking to progress your career, but also wanting to live life to the full? Then Taupō District Council is the place for you! WHO ARE WE? KO WAI MĀTOU? Every day brings new opportunities when you are part of our team at Taupō District Council. Our diverse organisation is recognised for its vibrant energy, optimism for the future, ambition to act boldly and willingness to do things differently to secure the best result. We take a balanced and community-focused approach that allows us to strive with consideration on behalf of our district. We are motivated by ensuring we are a district of connected communities who thrive and embrace opportunities and hold this greater purpose in mind in all that we do. ABOUT THE ROLE - NGĀ ĀHUATANGA O TE TŪRANGA This role involves the management of the museum's collections, including Taonga Māori, their care and preservation and the management of the records and documentation pertaining to the collections. You will be responsible for the curation of the object collections and assist customers to meet their arts, culture, knowledge and heritage needs through access to the museum's collections as well as provide collections research for exhibitions and events. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR - KEI TE KIMI MĀTOU I TĒNEI MOMO TANGATA We are looking for someone with a tertiary qualification in museum studies or related area and at least 5 years' experience in managing collections in a museum. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to multi-task and have exceptional customer service and relationship management skills. You will have proven experience in working with mana whenua and iwi and be naturally adaptable, have a strong work ethic and ideally have worked in a small museum environment. A sound understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, mātauranga Māori and tikanga is essential. Fluency in Te Reo is desirable. WHAT WE OFFER - NGĀ ĀHUATANGA KEI A MĀTOU Our people are accomplished, capable, and driven by curiosity to learn more - about the council, its impact, and their own potential. Your career aspirations will be encouraged, whether you're just starting out or an expert. Our strengths-based environment will enable you to be the best version of yourself at work. Our spaces are filled with warmth and welcoming conversation. We collaborate closely and lead with empathy - for our colleagues and for our community. We encourage our people to find the flexibility within their role to do more of what matters to them in and out of work. When you join us, you'll enjoy our: * Strong focus on wellness - discounted gym membership and health insurance and wellbeing initiatives to support your mental, physical and financial wellbeing * Flexible work environment - work from home options and flexible hours to promote a great work-life balance * Assistance with ongoing professional development - access to learning opportunities to help you grow * Generous leave entitlements! * Settling in support - if you're joining us from outside of the district, we'll work with you to make a seamless transition Does this sound like you? Do you have the right skills, willingness to learn, passion for providing outstanding customer service and desire to make a difference? Are you looking for the next step or a change in your career? If you answered YES, YES, YES, then we look forward to receiving your application! CLOSING DATE: Friday 27 th June 2025 or when the vacancy is filled. ****