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Regulatory Support Officer

Feilding, New Zealand

Reference: 6924305

Are you a detail-driven support officer with a flair for multi-tasking and a passion for making a real difference in your community?

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys variety, this could be the next step in your career. We'd love to hear from you.

At Manawatū District Council, we're on the lookout for an adaptable and highly organised support officer to join our Regulatory Team.

To be successful in the role, you will need:

  • A mix of experience, initiative, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with confidence and precision.
  • Strong time management and organisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment
  • The ability to build strong, service-focused relationships across teams and with external stakeholders, ensuring a positive and professional experience at every interaction
  • Strong IT proficiency and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and digital tools

Ideally you will have:

  • Previous experience in local government and a strong understanding of the services councils provide to our community
  • Proven administrative experience in a regulatory setting - exposure to Building Control Accreditation (BCA) processes will be a real advantage

Why Choose Us?

At Manawatū District Council, we work as one to support and strengthen our community. Join a professional, caring team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact.

The salary range for this role is $60k - $73k with five weeks' annual leave - because work-life balance matters.

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What happens next?

We will send you an email confirming we have received your application.  Once the recruitment closes, our interview panel will then review all the applications.  If you are successful in being short-listed for an interview then a member of our friendly People and Culture team will contact you with your interview details including if there is any practical exercise involved with your interview.  If your application is not successful in getting an interview then you will receive an email from us advising you of this.

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