Careers at HDC

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Welcome and thank you for your interest in learning more about our vibrant Council.

Here you will find everything you will need to know about working here.

Why work here?

At HDC our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive community where all of our people will experience “Moments that Matter”.

We go above and beyond to make our community a great place to live, work, and play in.

We enjoy doing what we do, and are genuinely proud to tell people where we work. Our community is why we are here and every day we strive to make improvements in our community, both big and small. 

Here at HDC, we are about enabling the right development, in the right place, at the right time. We want to look back in 10, 20, 30 years and go “oh cool” and not “oh …”

Our flourishing district is experiencing rapid growth, which means there are many exciting opportunities to contribute, grow, and make a real impact to our community."

Mahi Tahi - Working together as one team, here at HDC we work together to create a cohesive environment, fostering a sense of belonging.

Striving to make a genuine difference for the people within our community is at the heart of what we do and by knowing and loving our roles - #Arohatōmahi while working as a team of leaders, planners, and connectors, designing our future alongside the greater community.

We put our people first – Manaakitanga by showing them they matter, creating an environment that empowers all employees to excel in their roles through a caring and whanau-centric approach.

Together, we have crafted an ambitious long-term plan to address both the big and small projects ahead. By harnessing the talent within our district, we aim to forge a strong path for our future that enables Tiakitanga. We are here to enable focused expansion, promote growth, and enhance liveability throughout our district.

Job Vacancies

Join us to help transform the Horowhenua District into a vibrant, thriving community where living, working, and playing are seamlessly integrated! As one of the largest employers in the district, we offer a unique and diverse range of opportunities.

We're embarking on an exciting journey to create the world's newest city, and we need passionate individuals like you to help us make it a reality.

Imagine being part of a team that keeps our pools bustling with activity, reunites lost pets with their families, enforces vital regulations, and delivers top-notch library and recreation services. Picture yourself teaching kids the joys and safety of cycling, or playing a crucial role in the city's planning and development. It's our dedicated people who drive these initiatives and bring our vision to life.

Join us and be a part of something extraordinary—let’s build the future of the Horowhenua District together!

View the current Jobs Listing

Our culture

Enabling what matters: We are on a journey to build an inclusive and engaging workplace that focuses on retaining and growing our people to thrive, excel, and bring their best selves to everything they do.  This journey begins the moment you engage with us . Our values are at the core of who we are as a business, and we take pride in striving to uphold and embody these principles every day.

Our values:

HDC Our Values Aug 2024.

Awards and recognition

Every year, we celebrate our employees with distinctive internal awards to honour our most valuable asset—our people. These awards are inspired by the stars of Matariki where we have 12 categories that reflect the qualities we hold in high regard as an organisation. Although we can't recognise all of our shining stars, our Executive Leadership Team has carefully selected and agreed upon the individuals we believe are most deserving of these awards.

  • WAIPUNARANGI – Pīpīwharauroa / Enhancing Communities
  • HIWA-I-TE-RANGI – Tūmatakokiri / Shooting Star
  • PUANGA – Ngākau Māhaki / Humble Representative
  • URURANGI – Whetū Marama / Living The Values
  • TUPUĀNUKU – Hapaitia / Elevate
  • MATARIKI – Mana Tangata / Shining Leadership
  • WAITĪ – Whakakaha Hapori / Strengthening Partnerships
  • TUPUĀRANGI – Manu Ka Rere / Ultimate contributor
  • WAITĀ – Mahi Tahi / Team Player
  • PŌHUTUKAWA – Pīataata Mai / Dazzling Customer Service
  • HIWA-I-TE-RANGI – Tūmatakokiri / Shooting Star

If you haven’t found what you were looking for please get in touch with our People & Capability team on HR@Horowhenua.govt.nz

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