Customer Administration Officer – Ref:183

Full Time - Permanent

About the role

We are looking for an experienced office administrator who has what it takes to succeed in a varied, dynamic and challenging role. As a member of the Customer Administration team, you will be responsible for completing and coordinating the administration on building consents, resource consents, LIMs and dog registrations in collaboration with our Regulatory Services teams. On a daily basis you will interact with construction professionals, property owners, dog owners and the general public.

Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written, with ability to communicate a wide range of information to a wide variety of audiences through a variety of channels.

• Excellent computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Outstanding attention to detail with great understanding of legislative compliance requirements.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the capability to deal with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation.
• Demonstrated successful time management and organisational skills, and ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and also without supervision as required.
• Great problem-solving skills.
• A current and valid New Zealand Driver’s Licence.

Please find the Role Description on here [PDF 217 KB]. 

About us

Beautiful beaches and a short journey to or from Wellington make the Kāpiti Coast a great place to live and work. Working for the Kāpiti Coast District Council means being part of a caring, dynamic and effective customer-focused team who makes a positive difference in the community we serve. 

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Beth Robertson, Team Leader Customer Administration on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486.

How to apply

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo the usual pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening, criminal history, and credit checks. Please note you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Please email with the subject line “Customer Administration Officer – Ref:183” your cover letter, CV, completed Council Application form, copy of your work visa (if applicable), COVID-19 vaccination pass and Drivers Licence to [email protected].   

Closing 12.00pm on Friday 27^th May 2022.