Careers
Join our Nelson City Council team today where we all work together to support a smart, innovative, connected and sustainable future for Nelson and our community. Find a career that you're passionate about.
Our employee benefits, and employer initiatives include:
Employee benefits and discounts
In addition, as one of Nelson's largest employers, we're able to partner with both local and national suppliers to offer our people attractive discounts on a wide range of products and services - there's something for everyone, from home loans and gym memberships to movie vouchers and gardening equipment.
Flexible working
Our Flexible Working Policy enables us, whenever possible, to accommodate employee requests for work hours and locations, which fit well with their lives, interests and responsibilities outside of work. We've heard feedback from staff that they appreciate this flexibility, which allows them to make the most of the great lifestyle on offer in the Nelson region. And we know that our people are at their most efficient, happy and productive when they are able to sustain a good work-life balance.
Learning and development
A thorough induction; cadet and leadership programmes; varied career development opportunities; skills training; mentoring and supported learning all come together to offer our people a huge range of personal development options.
Social and events
Our passionate social club committee puts on a range of popular events throughout the year - from winter warmer breakfasts to summer bike rides on the Great Taste Trail. We also try to connect and celebrate together often - whether it be through charity morning teas and dress down days or staff get-togethers - from mid-winter mini golf to Easter hot cross buns and family day BBQs.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a real focus at Nelson City Council to create a healthy and enjoyable workplace for us all - from our staff-led Wellness Team, to our training and support of positive mental health through our dedicated Hauora Wellbeing Hub and "WellBeing@Work" programme. We also aim to support a healthy, balanced and active lifestyle wherever we can.
Celebrating success and employee recognition
Recognising the contributions our people make on a daily basis, whether within our teams or to our community, is an important part of the Nelson City Council culture. We place great importance on ensuring employees feel connected to the wider organisation and understand their involvement in the bigger picture, by acknowledging their achievements and sharing of our successes, in lots of different ways.
