Parking Warden

Hutt City Council; Wellington; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Volunteer leave

Wellbeing allowance

Living wage

Friendly team

Job summary

Hutt City Council is seeking a Parking Warden to help keep Lower Hutt moving safely and fairly. You will balance education, customer service and enforcement while patrolling areas and operating the mobile LPR vehicle.

This role suits someone who stays calm under pressure, communicates clearly, and treats people with fairness. A full NZ driver's licence is required; benefits include leave and a competitive pay package.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Calm, professional approach when dealing with a wide range of people.
• Good physical fitness and stamina for a field-based role.
• Ability to understand and apply legislative information.
• Full Class 1 driver licence, with manual and automatic capability.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Work Tuesday to Saturday.
• Promote compliance with parking bylaws and relevant legislation.
• Educate the public and use discretion to achieve positive outcomes.
• Issue infringement notices and investigate abandoned vehicles.
• Drive and operate the mobile Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) vehicle.
• Identify and report faulty meters, road markings and signage.
• Respond to public enquiries professionally and accurately.
• Plan patrol routes to maximise time in the community.
• Assist with administrative duties and provide evidence at Court when required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

De-escalation

Professionalism

English proficiency

Driving licence

Physical fitness

Education

National Certificate in Parking Level 3

KiwiHost or similar qualification

Job description

• Help keep Lower Hutt moving safely and fairly
• Join a supportive, close-knit team
• Excellent benefits so you can thrive, inside and outside of work

• Help keep Lower Hutt moving safely and fairly
• Join a supportive, close-knit team
• Excellent benefits so you can thrive, inside and outside of work

Do 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 Role

No two days will be the same. You will:

• Work Tuesday to Saturday
• Promote compliance with Hutt City parking bylaws and relevant legislation
• Educate the public and use discretion to achieve positive outcomes where appropriate
• Issue infringement notices and investigate abandoned vehicles
• Drive and operate the mobile Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) vehicle
• Identify and report faulty parking meters, road markings and signage
• Respond to public enquiries professionally and accurately
• Plan patrol routes to make the best use of your time in the community
• Assist with administrative duties and, when required, provide evidence at Court

This is a practical, public-facing role suited to someone who can stay calm under pressure, communicate confidently, and treat people with fairness and respect.

About You

View a copy of the job description here.

You Will Bring

• Strong customer service, communication and de-escalation skills
• A calm, professional approach when dealing with a wide range of people
• Good physical fitness and stamina for a role spent out in the community
• Excellent attention to detail and confidence using technologyThe ability to understand and apply legislative information
• A full Class 1 driver licence, with manual and automatic driving capability
• A good command of written and spoken English

A National Certificate in Parking Level 3, customer service, KiwiHost, or similar qualification would be an advantage, but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Birthday and Wellbeing Leave (5 days per year)
• A days Volunteer leave each year
• Wellbeing Allowance
• Competitive pay package, we pay the living wage
• Friendly and supportive team

About Us

Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi. At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive.

Why Work Here?

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.

Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt. We're a team of leaders, planners, connectors and creators designing our future alongside our communities.

Tūhono mai. Come join us!

Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026.