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 where you will enjoy an excellent staff culture and an active social club.
Because we’re committed to helping our staff achieve work – life balance we offer flexible working hours, opportunities for personal and professional development and generous paid leave.
Are you ready for the challenge?
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.
On-call casual - Hurunui Memorial Library, Amberley
This is an opportunity to work in the vibrant Hurunui Memorial Library in Amberley and to be part of a team that is dedicated to the on-going development of a dynamic library system.
We are looking for a can-do, customer-focussed, positive and enthusiastic person to give us a hand from time to time – often at short notice. Outstanding customer service skills are essential as are computer skills. Previous library experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
For further information, please phone Sylvia or Ngaire, on 03 314-8980. Send your covering letter, Hurunui District Council job application form and your CV to hr@hurunui.govt.nz or post to Human Resources, PO Box 13, Amberley 7410. Applications close on 7 February 2012.
Job Description - On-call casual
Utilities Team Leader
We are looking for a vibrant person with strong leadership skills to develop this newly created position. Ideally, you will be an experienced team leader or manager with a can-do attitude who strives for service excellence and can engender strong teamwork. The Hurunui is a large, rural district with an extensive utilities infrastructure. Water is supplied through 13 water schemes (seven rural and six township) and sewerage through seven schemes. Our ultimate goal is for healthy, clean water and environmentally sustainable sewerage schemes and stormwater outlets.
The Hurunui district has many attractions, including our internationally acclaimed Hanmer Springs Hot Pools and Spa. Our Amberley office is only 40 minutes north of Christchurch and is at the entrance to the Waipara wine region – New Zealand’s fastest growing wine region. Send your CV and Job Applicaton form to hr@hurunui.govt.nz or to Human Resources, PO Box 13, Amberley 7441. Enquiries to david.edge@hurunui.govt.nz, phone 03 3140053.
Applications close Monday 13 February 2012.
Job Description - Utilities Team Leader