Are you a Customer Service superstar? Do you enjoy helping people?

The Manawatū District Council is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to help the Customer Services team provide a high quality, friendly service to all our customers.

You will enjoy interacting with customers over the phone or at reception and have strong computer skills with a high attention to detail.

This role offers a variety of tasks, and we are looking for someone who can multi-task, remain calm in difficult situations and who is a great team player.

To be successful in this role you will need:

- A commitment to providing great customer service
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- A desire to help others and contribute to the success of a larger team




- Competent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
- An understanding/ interest in Local Government and the services we provide to our community

What we'll offer

- An opportunity to continue to shape the Customer Service team for continual improvement in the services provided to our community
- A supportive team working workplace

This position is fixed term maternity cover from the early November 2026 until early July 2027. Hours of work are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5 pm. The hourly rate range for this role is $29.13 to $35.14. Applications Close: 11 Oct 2026

📌 Customer Service Officer (Fixed Term Maternity Cover) (Naushera)
🏢 Manawatu District Council
📍 Naushera