Summer Project Assistant - Community Safety & Regulatory Services (Nov 2025)

Join Rotorua Lakes Council's Community Safety & Regulatory Services team for a summer placement focused on licensing inspections, compliance, and community safety projects.

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing :

Investigate complaints about abandoned vehicles and arrange removal when necessary

Support licensing compliance related consent processing and contribute to LIMs and PIMs

Assist with processing food registration applications to the Registration Authority

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of food verifications processing

Conduct noise assessments to establish compliance with the District Plan

Provide administrative support as required

Maintain accurate records related to Registration Authorities legislative functions

Assist with tasks supporting the team's work and wider organisational objectives

Act professionally in accordance with Council's vision and values

About You

The company is looking for :

Minimum NCEA Level 3 qualification

Computer literacy, especially Microsoft Suite

Current full driver's licence

Ability to handle documents and sensitive information accurately and confidentially

Highly developed interpersonal skills with effective written and verbal communication

Well organised with ability to plan and prioritise tasks

Willingness to complete tasks carefully and on time

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised

Open to problem-solving and taking responsibility for tasks

Strong customer service focus and ability to relate well to diverse people

Attention to detail and pride in work

Personal integrity and ability to maintain composure under pressure

Alignment with Rotorua Lakes Council's values

Desirable : Currently pursuing or aspiring to a regulatory career

Desirable : Knowledge of Tikanga and Reo Maori

Training & Development

This placement offers hands-on learning in a real-world environment, working within a supportive team and learning from experienced leaders.

How to Apply

Send your expression of interest or application to the Rotorua Lakes Council Summer Work Placement Program.

For questions, contact Rotorua Lakes Council.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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