Our staff our greatest asset

When the Southland District Council was formed 20 years ago, a lot of thought went into identifying one founding principle - a key message that would underpin our culture and drive everything we did.

In the end, it came down to two words: "People first".

Today, as New Zealand's largest, and one of the fastest growing, territorial authorities, that ethos remains at the heart of all we do ... and it begins right at the coal face: our workplace.

We value your interest in joining us at the Southland District Council. To stay true to our "People first" philosophy, and provide our District the best in services and support, it has to start with putting a premium on recruiting, and retaining, fantastic staff.

Our 130-strong team is our greatest asset. And we don't just say that; we show it through really competitive remuneration packages, full support in training and development and state-of-the-art technology - all provided in a dynamic environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Kind regards