Job Vacancies

Interested in a job at the Hurunui District Council?

Only 35 minutes north of Christchurch, our Amberley office is nestled at the entrance to the stunning Waipara wine region.  Hurunui offers it all – rest and relaxation (including our internationally acclaimed Hanmer Springs Hot Pools & Spa), action and adventure, rural lifestyle and urban convenience.

We can offer you a fantastic place to work, and none of the hassles you’ll find in the big city. At the Council you’ll enjoy an excellent staff culture and an active social club.

We’re committed to helping our staff achieve work – life balance. We can offer flexible working hours, opportunities for personal and professional development and generous paid leave.

Are you ready for the challenge?

Please Note: Applications must be on the official APPLICATION FORM which is available on the right of this screen.
You are encouraged to include a current CV and covering letter to support your application.

Applying to Work for the Council
You will need to have a covering letter, the completed job application form and your CV.

You can download the Job

Application Form

in PDF format 
or in Word format

For more information on the application process, including what to include on your CV, please click Here.

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