Customer Services Officer

5 days ago

Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand Timaru District Council Full time NZ$65,000 - NZ$82,000 per year

The Position/ Person

Get excited for this awesome opportunity Our Customer Services team needs one enthusiastic individual to be the vital front-line link between members of our community and Council's variety of services

If you're a people person, who thrives in a busy environment and who loves helping others, you already have an advantage.

The way you mix quality service with professional and insightful help, as well as your excellent cash handling and computer skills, will be what makes you a successful Customer Services Officer.

Bring your:

  • Friendly and enthusiastic manner
  • Super team player focus and great sense of humour
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to get things done in a busy environment
  • Excellent computer and technical ability skills

With your great work ethic, upbeat personality and excellent problem solving skills - you will be able to effectively and efficiently provide our customers with amazing service.

As this is a casual role, we are looking for an individual with a flexible workstyle - often available to work at short notice to cover absences. The hourly rate for this role is $ $31.46. The Position Description is here: For further information please email us at

If you're a fantastic communicator, fast learner and have excellent attention to detail - let us know

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 21 November 2025; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career's website

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, serving a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru and ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Lets not forget about that 7 minute commute to work

The Organisation

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to provide the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle and our successes. Come and join the story

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