Parking Warden

Hutt City Council; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Volunteer leave

Wellbeing Allowance

Living wage

Job summary

Hutt City Council is seeking a Parking Warden to patrol areas, educate the public, and enforce parking bylaws to keep Lower Hutt safer and more accessible.

You will operate the mobile Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) vehicle, respond to enquiries, and assist with admin duties and potential court evidence. A Class 1 driver license and strong customer service skills are essential.

This is a practical, public-facing role with a weekday schedule and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and de-escalation.
• Ability to explain parking rules clearly and calmly.
• Familiarity with parking legislation and bylaws.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and educate the public on parking rules.
• Respond to enquiries and issue infringement notices when needed.
• Operate the mobile Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) vehicle.
• Identify faulty meters, road markings and signage; report issues.
• Plan patrol routes and assist with administrative tasks.
• Provide evidence in court when required.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation

Communication

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Tech literacy

Legislation knowledge

English proficiency

Education

National Certificate in Parking Level 3

Tools

Licence Plate Recognition (LPR)

Job description

Help keep Lower Hutt moving safely and fairlyJoin a supportive, close-knit teamExcellent benefits so you can thrive, inside and outside of workDo you enjoy being out and about, working independently, and helping people navigate their day? Join Hutt City Council as a Parking Warden and play an important role in creating safer, more accessible streets for our community.As a Parking Warden, you will balance education, customer service and enforcement. You’ll patrol assigned areas, help people understand parking requirements, respond to enquiries, and take action where needed to support fair parking and road safety. You’ll also operate Council’s mobile Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) vehicle to more effectively monitor parking compliance across the city.About the roleNo two days will be the same. You will:Work Tuesday to SaturdayPromote compliance with Hutt City parking bylaws and relevant legislationEducate the public and use discretion to achieve positive outcomes where appropriateIssue infringement notices and investigate abandoned vehiclesDrive and operate the mobile Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) vehicleIdentify and report faulty parking meters, road markings and signageRespond to public enquiries professionally and accuratelyPlan patrol routes to make the best use of your time in the communityAssist with administrative duties and, when required, provide evidence at CourtThis is a practical, public-facing role suited to someone who can stay calm under pressure, communicate confidently, and treat people with fairness and respect.View a copy of the job description here.About youYou will bring:Strong customer service, communication and de-escalation skillsA calm, professional approach when dealing with a wide range of peopleGood physical fitness and stamina for a role spent out in the communityExcellent attention to detail and confidence using technologyThe ability to understand and apply legislative informationA full Class 1 driver licence, with manual and automatic driving capabilityA good command of written and spoken EnglishA National Certificate in Parking Level 3, customer service, KiwiHost, or similar qualification would be an advantage, but is not essential.What we offerBirthday and Wellbeing Leave (5 days per year)A days Volunteer leave each yearWellbeing AllowanceCompetitive pay package, we pay the living wageFriendly and supportive teamApplications close Wednesday 4 November 2026.Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.