Wellington City Council aims to be respected in the community for making a positive difference. We seek people who are confident, competent and committed.
The Council takes pride in doing as much as it can to make working for Wellington City Council a positive experience.
Induction & Orientation
Orientation Day is an opportunity to learn more about the Council by meeting people and visiting Council facilities.
Employment Relationships
The Council has a positive working relationship with all unions.
Learning & Development
The Council understands that continual learning is vital to its success as an organisation. It places a great deal of importance on nurturing and developing staff. Many Council staff grow within the organisation and progress through very different, challenging and enjoyable careers.
Wellness Leave
Wellness Leave is available for permanent employees who have completed six months' service. If they fall ill, they will remain on full pay for the first three months of illness, and half pay for the next three months. Staff are helped back to work with well-managed rehabilitation programmes.
Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi)
The Council is working to build strong links and a great relationship with its mana whenua Treaty partners - Wellington Tenths Trust and Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira, and the wider Māori community.
The Council provides a range of training opportunities to help all staff develop and learn about Te Ao Māori (the Māori world). The Council also strongly supports Te Waka Awhina, the annual national hui for Māori.
Equity & Diversity
The Council aims to ensure its workforce reflects the Wellington community. It also seeks to make sure all staff have equal opportunity to participate at all levels of the organisation.
Staff Support Groups & Networks
- Maori Staff Whanau Ropu
- Pacific Island Network
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Network
- Disability Support
- Christian Prayer Group
- Free counselling service - for work and non-work issues
Service Recognition
The Council’s 20 Plus Club is a group of its longest-serving employees, some of whom have been with the Council for well over 40 years. This group was set up to recognise the dedication, experience and wisdom these employees bring to the organisation.
School Holiday Programmes
There are subsidised, full-time child care programmes during school holidays for Council staff.
Sports & Recreation
A number of different sporting teams operate throughout the Council at different times, according to the season and opportunity (for example, the Corporate Challenge, the Business Games). There is also a fully equipped gymnasium for Council staff.
Staff Club & Staff Discounts
The Staff Club holds a variety of special events and functions.
Staff can also enjoy discounts from a variety of local retailers, plus group health insurance schemes from a choice of insurers.
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Department Details:
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