Careers at Waipa District Council



It's truly rewarding to know that whatever role you perform within Waipa District Council every day you can make a genuine difference to the community.

Our diverse range of roles and people within the organisation mean that employees gain a variety of skills and experiences at Waipa District Council. We have approximately 200 employees who are involved in areas that range from parks and reserves to information technology to engineering, with many career opportunities in-between.

We work hard to ensure that we have the best people working with us, and that we continually build their capabilities. At WDC you will find a friendly and supportive working environment where success is acknowledged and rewarded.


If you are passionate about making a difference to the community, and want to work for an organisation that values and recognises excellence then you should join us.

Career Planning

We encourage career moves within Council and provide opportunities for formal career discussions at the quarterly performance and development reviews. All job vacancies are advertised internally.

Training and Development Programmes

Internal and external training is available at WDC and employees are encouraged to continually develop both their personal and professional skills.

Career Opportunities

See the careers available within our operational areas and contact us if you would like further information about any specific career.


For more general information about careers in local government, please refer to www.localgovernmentcareers.govt.nz


For further information please contact the HR Team on 0800 924 723.