From pipes to playgrounds, parks to parking, pools to painting, and so much more – the range and complexity of what the team at Hamilton City Council does is staggering.

Whether its permits or planning, policies or partnerships, or keeping parks and playgrounds maintained, the people of Hamilton are top priority.

Around 1200 Council staff work across 29 business units from 20 different sites and are responsible for keeping our great city running now and helping it to thrive in the future.

The Council is always on the lookout for keen skilled and entry-level staff, with a huge range of different roles – something to suit everyone!

From zoo-keepers and building inspectors to engineers, accountants and gardeners, that’s just scratching the surface of the roles needed to keep the city working.

 

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Council Departments

There are hundreds of different jobs across Council. Check out a few of the jobs on offer in the different Council departments!

Strategy and Communication

  • Amorangi Māori
  • Strategy Programme Manager
  • Business Planning Advisor
  • Research and Insight Analyst

Growth

  • Building Surveyor
  • Building Compliance Officer
  • Senior Urban Designer
  • Growth Programmes Coordinator
  • Transport Engineer

Customer, Technology and Transformation

  • Data Scientist
  • Technical Consultant
  • Executive Assistant
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

People and Organisation Performance

  • Financial Accountant
  • Commitee Advisors
  • Property Valuers
  • HR Coordinator

Development

  • Administrator
  • Contracts Manager
  • Maintenance Supervisor
  • Energy Consultants

Venues, Tourism and Major Events

  • Events Manager
  • Director of Operations
  • Grounds Person
  • Facilities Manager
  • Venue Technology Manager

Infrastructure Operations

  • Environmental Advisor
  • Community Engagement Advisor
  • Maintenance Specialist
  • Rubbish and Recycling Coordinator
  • Water Compliance Specialist

Community

  • Zoo Keeper
  • Librarian
  • Marketing Executive
  • Funding Advisor

WHAT TYPE OF PERSON DOES IT TAKE TO WORK FOR HAMILTON CITY COUNCIL?

All sorts of people work for the city, from those with no technical skills and limited work experience to people with professional qualifications and high-level technical expertise. But there are a few important things they have in common. They have an open mindset and are always willing to grow and develop. 

WORKERS AT HAMILTON CITY COUNCIL…

  • Think differently
  • Act differently
  • Work together
  • Make it happen!