Parking Officer

7 days ago

Nelson, New Zealand Nelson City Council Full time NZ$58,000 - NZ$64,000 per year
  • 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.

We're a team of passionate, supportive people who love Nelson and are committed to making it an even better place to live. Right now, we're 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 role| Kō tēnei tūranga mahi

As a Parking Officer, you'll be out and about in the Nelson region helping to keep traffic flowing, streets safe, and parking fair. You'll 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, you'll 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. Here's what we're looking for:

  • Top-notch customer service skills – you're calm, clear, and respectful
  • Eagerness to learn and grow on the job
  • Some knowledge of regulatory rules and bylaws (bonus – but we'll train you)
  • A full NZ driver's 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 – you'll be clocking up an average of 10,000 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 you'll 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 you're 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.

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Applications close: Midnight Wednesday 22 October 2025

For more information about the role please contact our Team Leader Regulatory - Chris Bascombe on

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