Parking Officer

Why join us?

• Make a Difference: Contribute to the development of Palmerston North City while enjoying a fulfilling career that positively impacts our community
• Professional Growth: Elevate your career through a range of Learning and Development opportunities at Palmerston North City Council.
• Benefits: We do more than just pay you a salary too. We have awesome benefits to support you including 5 weeks annual leave.

At PNCC, our Parking team plays a crucial role in keeping Palmerston North moving. We promote responsible parking behaviour while ensuring compliance with parking regulations and legal requirements. We pride ourselves on having a parking team that’s approachable, fair, and focussed on educating and assisting the community.

About the role

In this rewarding role, you’ll administer parking bylaws and regulations under the Land Transport Act, ensuring the safety and convenience of our city’s streets. This role goes beyond enforcement; it’s about engaging with the community, finding solutions, and making a real difference.

A typical day includes:

• Educating and advising motorists on parking regulations.
• Issuing infringement notices for non-compliance when necessary.
• Acting as an ambassador for the Council by delivering exceptional service with fairness and consistency.

This is a full time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9.00am to 5.30pm)

What We’re Looking For:

• Outstanding Customer Service Skills: You’re approachable, empathetic, and able to engage with a wide range of people.
• Problem-Solving Ability: You excel at analysing situations, applying protocols, and thinking on your feet to achieve positive outcomes.
• Adaptability and Resilience: You thrive in dynamic environments and can handle challenging interactions with professionalism and composure.
• Strong Communication Skills: You can effectively explain parking regulations and provide guidance in a clear and respectful manner.
• A Commitment to Safety and Fairness: You’re motivated to create a safe and accessible environment for all.

About us

Palmerston North (or as we like to call it, Palmy) is a growing, innovative and exciting city. With small city benefits and big city ambition, Palmy has secured its place on the map as a creative and exciting city, with leading innovation and developments! We’re proud to be a city that includes, supports, connects and uses the talents of the whole community in our pursuit to provide a connected and safe community. We’re also a future-focused city who cares about enhancing our natural and built environment. Our future looks bright, it looks vibrant and progressive.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary between $60,480 and $63,000, plus a 3% Kiwisaver employer contribution (where eligible)
• 5 weeks annual leave and a community service day
• Long service leave after qualifying periods
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Supportive work environment that values work-life balance
• Annual flu vaccinations and subsidised health and eye checks
• Onsite café, staff gym and wellness space
• Study leave, professional memberships, and fees support
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the future of a vibrant, growing city

Applications close: 11.00 pm, Wednesday 3 December 2025

We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait to apply! If you have applied for a Parking Officer role with us recently, your details are already on file and you do not need to reapply.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all those suitably qualified for this position.

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