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Be a part of the meaningful change in your community. Government & council jobs give you the opportunity to use your skillset to support the growth of Aotearoa.

So, what's the pay like?

The average salary for Kiwis in the Government & council industry is $81,000

So, what's job demand like?

Trade Me has 77 Government & council job listings.

So, what categories have the most listings?

Our most popular categories are Local & regional council with 46 listings, Central government with 18 and Other with 8.

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Probation Officer - Kaikohe and Kaitaia

Listed yesterday

Far North, Northland

Help to reduce re-offending by bringing about positive change in offenders' lives

Build strong relationships within your community!
Starting at $67,359, progressing up to $86,608
Roles based in Kaitaia and Kaikohe

Be an early applicant

Case Manager - Hawkes Bay Regional Prison

Listed yesterday

Hastings, Hawke's Bay

Case Managers lead the rehabilitation and reintegration of the people in our care, using a person-centric approach.

Join a values-led organisation doing mahi that matters!
Work with those in our care to reduce re-offending and create better outcomes.
Permanent, full-time opportunity based at Hawkes Bay Regional Prison.

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Senior Community Work Supervisor - Tauranga

Listed yesterday

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

An exciting opportunity to join a team committed to making a change in our community.

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Casual Community Work Supervisor - Oamaru

Listed yesterday

Supervise and motivate people on community sentences as they carry out work which is beneficial to our communities.

Use your life experience to motivate others
Make a difference to your community
Casual, on-call position available in Oamaru

Be an early applicant

Summer Lifeguards

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Make a splash this summer - get paid to work around the water!

$25 - $30 per hour

Summer roles at the community pools
Paid living wage!
Ready to make a splash?

Be an early applicant

Operations Delivery Manager

Hurunui, Canterbury

We’re seeking an experienced Operations Delivery Manager to join our team for between 7 months and up to 12 months for parental leave cover.

Flexible Working Options
Collaborative team environment
Based in the amazing Kaikōura

Advisor Emergency Management and Business Continui

Lower Hutt, Wellington

As a key member of the response team, you'll be involved in incident management, coordinating recovery efforts, and refining our business continuity.

Work with various teams across the organisation
Work in a dynamic environment
Based in our Petone office close to the beach and shops

Full-time, Permanent

Community Work Supervisor - Wellington

Wellington, Wellington

Use your life/work experiences to make a real difference in your community!

Casual role available, based around the Wellington Region
Work with high integrity & demonstrate the Departmental values within your mahi
Coach and mentor those in your care to change lives and shape futures

Be an early applicant

Senior RMA Monitoring and Enforcement Officer

Porirua, Wellington

Use your specialist knowledge of the Resource Management Act to influence sustainable development within Porirua City.

Be an early applicant

Probation Officer - Feilding

Manawatu, Manawatu / Whanganui

The role of a Probation Officer is to protect the public and reduce re-offending by bringing about positive change in offenders' lives.

Build strong relationships within your community!
Support people on their journey to reduce re-offending.
Join a values-led organisation doing mahi that matters!

Be an early applicant

Corrections Officer - Rimutaka Prison

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Empower and support individuals to make informed decisions, take timely and constructive actions, and progress confidently toward offence-free lives.

We are passionate about employing good people who are good with people
We offer stable and long-term careers with excellent development opportunities
Join us today as we reduce re-offending and foster community safety

Full-time, Permanent

Field Operator - Predator Free Wellington

Wellington, Wellington

Maintain traps, monitor pests, and collect field data to help eradicate predators and protect native wildlife across Wellington City

Join an amazing team working outdoors in Wellington City
Be a part of the world's first capital-city multi-species eradication
Development opportunities & generous annual leave

Full-time, Contract

Hauraki, Paeroa area

Hauraki, Waikato

We are all about changing lives and creating pathways through meaningful Community Work projects

Full-time, Permanent

Probation Officer - Auckland

Auckland City, Auckland

Help to reduce re-offending by bringing about positive change in offenders' lives

Build strong relationships within your community!
Support people on their journey to reduce re-offending.
Roles based all around the Auckland Region

Full-time, Permanent

Wellington, Wellington

On the lookout for a Senior Advisor with experience to deliver high-level strategic and operational work in a very busy team

Strong hourly rate
Immediate start date
Contract through until June 2026

Ranger Heritage and Visitors

Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty

Make a real difference in the conservation outcomes in the Eastern North Island region!

Do you enjoy being out and about in Te Taiao
Contribute directly to conservation outcomes
Permanent, full-time role based in Whakatane

Full-time, Permanent

Ranger Heritage and Visitors

Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty

Make a real difference in the conservation outcomes in the Eastern North Island region!

Do you enjoy being out and about in Te Taiao
Contribute directly to conservation outcomes
Permanent, full-time role based in Whakatane

Full-time, Permanent

Swim Instructor at Makino Swim School!

Manawatu, Manawatu / Whanganui

Make a Splash. Join Our Team as Swim Instructor at Makino Swim School in this fixed term 9 month contract.

Competitive pay: $26.75 - $32.21 per hour
Set roster: Mon, Tue & Thu | 3:15pm - 6:15pm
9 month fixed term role

Part-time, Contract

Lifeguard - Casual on Call - Taupo

If you share our commitment to putting the customer experience first, you'll be a great fit here?

Bring your passion for exceeding customer expectations to our like-minded team
Bring your skills & experience to our high performing team
Make a real contribution to the community

Part-time, Contract

Case Manager - Manawatu Prison

Manawatu, Manawatu / Whanganui

Case Managers lead the rehabilitation and reintegration of the people in our care, using a person-centric approach.

Join a values-led organisation doing mahi that matters!
Work with those in our care to reduce re-offending and create better outcomes.
Permanent, full-time opportunity based at Manawatu Prison.

Full-time, Permanent

Probation Officer - Palmerston North

Palmerston North, Manawatu / Whanganui

The role of the Probation Officer is to protect the public and reduce re-offending by bringing about positive change in offenders' lives.

Build strong relationships within your community!
Support people on their journey to reduce re-offending.
Full-time, permanent position available, 40 hours per week.

Full-time, Permanent

Parks & Reserves Team Lead - Technical

Guide a high-performing, multi-functional team dedicated to creating exceptional outdoor experiences for our community and visitors.

Live, work and thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Great people; Great culture; Great community
Join us for a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop

Full-time, Permanent

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