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Customer Support Officer

Whanganui, New Zealand

Reference: 6880454

This role joins the combined Customer Support team tasked with supporting our Compliance and Regulatory functions at the Council. This crucial team works across the organisation to support a range of functions, including, parking, alcohol and food licensing, animal management and much more.

For your hard work we have the following on offer:

  • Permanent full-time opportunity
  • Flexible working hours
  • A Competitive Salary
  • Professional Development
  • Inclusive induction process - job training and shadowing
  • Support and development from the wider team
  • Close team culture where your success is celebrated and your challenges are shared

This busy role requires someone who:

  • Is a self-starter with an open mind, hungry to learn and grow within the role
  • Performs at their best when under pressure
  • Has strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Is a natural multitasker who can use initiative with often competing work tasks
  • Follows processes and isn't afraid to hold stakeholders to account on these from time to time

Whanganui District Council is committed to delivering excellent customer-focused services to our entire community.

If you want to join this amazing team, APPLY NOW via https://whanganuidc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies and enter Reference code 6880454

Applications close on 19 April 2026.

To find out more please contact Mel Francis at melanie.francis@whanganui.govt.nz

Please note: only applications submitted via our Whanganui District Council's careers page will be accepted.


Applications Close: 19 Apr 2026