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At Council, we know our success comes from our talented and diverse team. All our groups and teams work on important projects, and are focussed on achieving our community's goals and our district's long-term vision. 

We offer opportunities for school and college leavers, graduates, career changers and those returning to the workforce. Our roles range from administrators, front-line customer experience staff, to professionals, managers, technicians and assistants.

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Kāpiti Coast District Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We recruit based on skills and qualifications. Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Aotearoa New Zealand. As an accredited employer, we also welcome applications from overseas. All complete applications are considered, with the aim of recruiting the very best person for the job.

Current job vacancies

Expressions of interest: Aquatics opportunities

Love the water and helping people build confidence and skills? We’re always on the lookout for motivated individuals to join our aquatics team in roles such as Learn to Swim, AquaFit and lifeguarding.

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Rates Officer

Posted on: 15 Jun 2026| Work type: Fixed Term| Category Admin / Secretarial / Office Support | Administration
Detail-focused Rates Officer managing financial data, customer administration, and systems in a fast-paced team environment.
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Development Facilitation Advisor (fixed term)

Posted on: 15 Jun 2026| Work type: Fixed Term| Category Government / Local Government | Local Government
Join a collaborative team facilitating development projects and partnerships that help shape the future of the Kāpiti Coast.
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Senior Advisor Connected Communities

Posted on: 04 Jun 2026| Work type: Permanent / Full Time| Category Government / Local Government | Local Government
Leads community engagement initiatives, builds partnerships, and delivers strategic advice to support connected, inclusive community outcomes.
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Lifeguard

Posted on: 04 Jun 2026| Work type: Permanent / Full Time| Category Aquatics | Lifeguard
Love the water, enjoy helping people, and want to make a real difference in your community?
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Team Leader Transport Planning and Safety

Posted on: 02 Jun 2026| Work type: Permanent / Full Time| Category Transport / Logistics / Drivers | Planning
Lead transport planning and road safety on the Kāpiti Coast, shaping a safe, sustainable network for the community.
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