Community Safety & Regulatory Services - Parking Warden

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Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking motivated Parking Wardens to join its community safety team, patrolling by vehicle or on foot to enforce parking regulations, issue infringements for stationary vehicle offences, monitor compliance, and address abandoned vehicles while providing friendly ambassadorial support to residents and visitors. You’ll help the council meet safety objectives and work with the Safe City Guardian and CCTV teams when needed. Essential: a current clean NZ driver license, a clear police record, and a minimum of a school certificate or NCEA in English and Maths, plus knowledge of traffic legislation, policies and bylaws; prior enforcement experience is desirable. We value Te Arawa partnership and te reo Maori is beneficial. Closes February 18, 2026; click Apply to start your journey.

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Community-centric careers await you in Rotorua!
Are you ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to making a positive impact in our community? At Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council, we're more than just an organisation; we're a force for good. With over 400 staff, our council is at the forefront of culture, people, and connections. From lakeside relaxation to world-class mountain biking trails, geothermal wonders, and vibrant night markets, Rotorua has it all. Embrace our commitment to biculturalism as we work hand in hand with Te Arawa, our local iwi. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey, apply now and be part of a truly extraordinary team.

Nei ngā ringa e toro atu nei ki a koe! Haeremai! Our arms are extended to you in welcome!


Rotorua Lakes Council is looking for motivated Parking Wardens to join our community safety team. This role plays a crucial part in encouraging and ensuring compliance with parking regulations and providing general ambassadorial assistance to residents and tourists. Your responsibilities will include patrolling by vehicle or on foot, monitoring compliance, issuing Infringements for stationary vehicle offences and addressing abandoned vehicles. Parking Wardens also help achieve Council’s community safety objectives through effective connection and escalation to relevant stakeholders.
You will Actively ensure relevant Parking legislative requirements and Council policies, bylaws and procedures are effectively monitored and enforced to a professional standard and KPI’s are met. While proactively assisting and educating customers to navigate parking requirements to help facilitate positive parking experiences, you will need to proactively and reactively assist the Safe City Guardian and CCTV team and strategic partners as appropriate in relation to community safety matters.
To thrive in this position, you need to have a current, clean and full NZ driver’s license, a clear police record, school cert or NCEA equivalent in English and Maths, along with suitable knowledge of traffic legislation, policies, and bylaws. Previous experience monitoring and enforcing stationary traffic offences and relevant experience in a relatable enforcement/compliance role are also desirable.
If you want to use your skills to help the community and make a difference in Rotorua, get in touch.
This Vacancy Closes February 18th 2026
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Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.


Sound like you? Click the Apply button now.