Compliance Officer - Parking

At Horowhenua District Council, we’re here to enable what matters for our communities.

We’re looking for a confident and capable Compliance Officer – Parking to join our team. You’ll spend your days out in the community, monitoring parking, responding to enquiries and complaints, and helping people understand and follow the rules. We take a balanced approach to compliance. He mea nui te kōrero me te whakaako – education, communication and engagement are important parts of achieving compliance.

This is a 20-hour-per-week position, giving you the opportunity to work in the community, stay active and make a difference, while keeping time for the things that matter outside of work.

Ō mahi | What you’ll be doing

This is an active, people-focused role where you’ll need to be comfortable making decisions, having firm conversations and staying calm in challenging situations.

You’ll

• Patrol parking areas across the district
• Monitor and enforce parking requirements
• Respond to enquiries, complaints and potential breaches
• Educate and communicate with the public
• Keep accurate records and complete compliance work
• Support the wider Compliance team when needed
• Ko wai koe? | About you
• You’ll be confident, resilient and level-headed, with the ability to communicate firmly and respectfully.

We’re looking for someone with

Experience dealing with challenging situations or members of the public

Good judgement and the ability to stay calm under pressure

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A reasonable level of physical fitness and comfort working outdoors

The ability to work independently

Good computer skills and attention to detail

* A full New Zealand driver licence

He wāhi mōu | Why join us?

You’ll be joining a team that plays an important role in making our district a great place to live, work and visit.

We value mahi tahi, arohatōmahi, manaakitanga and tiakitanga — working together, showing care, looking after people and taking responsibility for the places and communities we serve.

If you’re someone who can hold your ground without losing your cool, communicate with respect and take pride in doing the right thing, we’d like to hear from you.

Tono mai | Apply now

If you are interested in learning more about what the role involves please see the job description, if you have any questions or would like to discuss this role in confidence please call JP on 06 366 0999.

He rau ringa e pakari ai ngā taura whiri i ō tātou kāinga noho me ō tātou hapori – mai i te pae maunga o Tararua ki te moana

With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the sea.

For a copy of the Job Description visit jd---compliance-officer---parking---august-2026.pdf