Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
$125k–$135k/yr
Company Description Hamilton City Council are here to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians, to become the leading community-focused council, so Hamilton’s full potential can be unlocked – making it the best place to liv…
Skills: Strategic leadership, Parks and recreation planning, Urban planning, Policy development, Stakeholder management
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Merchant 1948 | Footwear with heritage, designed for modern life We’re Merchant 1948 – a New Zealand family business putting shoes on feet since 1948. With over 30 stores across Aotearoa and Melbourne, we’ve built a repu…
Skills: Retail leadership, Team coaching, Sales performance, Customer service, Visual merchandising
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator or coordinator to join Pinnacle as a regional workforce coordinator, working closely with the Te Manawa Taki workforce a…
Skills: Administration, Coordination, Project management, Data management, Microsoft Office
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
Company Description This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group who from planning to maintenance, are dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a t…
Skills: Project management, Stakeholder engagement, Infrastructure project delivery, Capital projects, Contract management
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
Company Description These roles sit within the Strategy, Growth and Planning Group who ensure we have long-term guardianship of strategic planning and development. They make decisions in the best interests of our city an…
Skills: Resource management, Strategic planning, Urban planning, Mentoring, Stakeholder engagement
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description At The Warehouse Group, we're not just about retail – we're about making a positive impact on the lives of Kiwis every day. With a team of over 10,000 incredible individuals working within each of our…
Skills: Retail management, Sales leadership, Team development, Customer service, Communication
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
Company Description These roles sit within the Strategy, Growth and Planning Group who ensure we have long-term guardianship of strategic planning and development. They make decisions in the best interests of our city an…
Skills: Resource management, Strategic planning, Urban planning, Mentoring, Stakeholder engagement
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
About Gallagher Our purpose at Gallagher is ‘Protect what matters most’ and we live it every day, whether that’s protecting the world’s highest security environments or agricultural businesses, we care deeply about our p…
Skills: Software testing, Quality engineering, Agile methodologies, CI/CD, Automation
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
$70k–$80k/yr
About Us Fire Security Services is a privately-owned business and a market leader for fire protection and compliance services across New Zealand. Within our industry, we are quietly recognised as an employer of choice du…
Skills: Customer service, Microsoft Office, Excel, Data entry, Account management
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity Are you an experienced administrator who enjoys being at the heart of a busy team and making sure things run smoothly? We’re looking for a capable and confident senior administrator to …
Skills: Minute-taking, Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Zoom, Administration
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
PURPOSE OF POSITION To assist the Restaurant Manager (RM) with the managing of the KFC restaurant in accordance with Restaurant Brands Limited (RBL) policies and procedures. Manages shifts independent of RM. Ensures staf…
Skills: Operations management, Staff supervision, Customer service, Training and development, Performance management
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have formed a publicly owned, Council-controlled Organisation (CCO) to deliver water services across Hamilton city and Waikato district. The company is call…
Skills: Contract management, Tender evaluation, Commercial management, Supplier relationship management, Infrastructure project management
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
Company Description These roles sit within the Strategy, Growth and Planning Group who ensure we have long-term guardianship of strategic planning and development. They make decisions in the best interests of our city an…
Skills: Resource management, Strategic planning, Mentoring, Stakeholder engagement, Negotiation
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
$80k–$90k/yr
Company Description At Hamilton City Council, you'll have the opportunity to do work that genuinely matters. Everything we do is focused on improving the wellbeing of Hamiltonians and helping unlock Hamilton's full poten…
Skills: Policy analysis, Research, Economic reporting, Data interpretation, Strategic planning
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
$92k/yr
Company Description As part of our Hamilton City Council team, you’ll be improving the wellbeing of Hamiltonians alongside more than 1400 people, in 28 business units, across 20 sites. The scale of what we do is massive …
Skills: Photography, Videography, Content creation, Social media management, Community management
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description A rare leadership opportunity in our Rototuna village Care Centre! You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village to when our residents call it ho…
Skills: Leadership, Clinical management, Staffing, Budgeting, Compliance
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
Why Gallagher? Data is becoming one of Gallagher's greatest strategic assets. As we continue investing in AI, analytics and enterprise technology, we're building the architecture, governance and capability that will shap…
Skills: Enterprise architecture, Data governance, Solution architecture, Data modelling, Cloud data platforms
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
Company Description We’re on track to be the leading community-focused council in New Zealand, where everyone matters. That’s our mission as we work towards improving the wellbeing of Hamiltonians. Join us in making Hami…
Skills: Executive support, Diary management, Stakeholder engagement, Time management, Prioritization
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
WHO ARE WE Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel. Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, UK, JD …
Skills: Visual merchandising, Fashion retail, Creative display design, Data analysis, Store layout optimization
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
$135k–$140k/yr
Company Description This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group who from planning to maintenance, are dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a t…
Skills: Data analysis, Reporting, Team leadership, Financial data management, P3M data
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Lead a team in providing expert planning advice to protect and enhance Hamilton's parks, reserves, and open space network. Drive strategic direction and innovative thinking while ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks and fostering community engagement.
Requires at least 10 years of experience in a senior role within parks, recreation, or urban planning. Candidates must hold a relevant tertiary qualification and possess significant knowledge of New Zealand legislative acts such as the Resource Management Act.
Hamilton City Council are here to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians, to become the leading community-focused council, so Hamilton’s full potential can be unlocked – making it the best place to live.
This position sits within the Customer and Community Group who are responsible for providing facilities and services that help create a safe, vibrant and inclusive city.
As Team Leader, Parks Planning, you’ll lead a talented team responsible for providing expert planning advice that protects, enhances, and enables the growth of Hamilton’s parks, reserves, and open space network. This is an opportunity to influence the future of our city, working across Council and with key stakeholders to deliver lasting benefits for current and future generations. Your leadership will help shape bold planning outcomes that support a growing Hamilton while preserving the spaces that make our city a great place to live.
In this influential role, you’ll guide the strategic direction of parks planning, drive innovative thinking, and ensure the team is well positioned to respond to emerging legislative reform and changes to planning frameworks. You’ll bring people together, build strong relationships, and lead with confidence, helping your team deliver high-quality outcomes that make a real difference to the community. You’ll play a key role in guiding your team through change, creating clarity, building confidence, and supporting them to adapt and thrive.
If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and leave a lasting legacy across Hamilton’s open spaces, we’d love to hear from you.
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Circa $125k - $135K dependent on skills and experience.
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Applications close on the: 26 August 2026
Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.
Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.
All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here
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As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.
This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.
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There’s no doubt we’re a city on the rise and we’ve made it our mission to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians (that’s you). We’re embracing growth and the opportunities it brings, by planning well for the changes coming our way and looking after the things that make our great river city what it is today. We're an attractive, welcoming and diverse city that celebrates achievement, creativity, innovation and lifestyle. Being best in business is in our DNA, we strive ourselves in being customer focused, financially sustainable and having the best people delivering the best outcomes for our city. We’ll continue to embrace our natural environment and the places that bring people together, as it is these spaces that help make our city a great place to live, work, play and visit.
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