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 excellent 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 prospect 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