Kaitiaki

Tihei mauri ora!

Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga!

Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa!

Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Taitara Mahi - Kaitiaki
Permanent / Part-Time

Want to help keep Hastings and Flaxmere safe, welcoming places for everyone to enjoy? We’re looking for a friendly, community-minded person to join our Kaitiaki team.

In this role, you’ll help create positive environments across Hastings District Council facilities by building good relationships with the community, supporting visitors and helping prevent anti-social behaviour. You’ll work closely with Council staff and the public to make sure our spaces remain safe, respectful and enjoyable for everyone.

You don’t need years of experience to apply — what matters most is your attitude, communication skills and ability to connect well with people. We’re looking for an approachable, reliable person who is confident speaking with a wide range of community members.

Ōu wheako – about you
To be successful in this role, you will be:

• Friendly, approachable and respectful.
• Calm under pressure and able to handle challenging situations maturely.
• A clear and confident communicator.
• Community minded and willing to help others.
• Reliable and responsible.
• Physically fit and comfortable being active throughout the day.

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?

Kaitiaki (if you are viewing this via SEEK - please visit the careers page on our website for a copy of the Job Description)

Applications close: 20 September 2026

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Please Note: Due to the highly competitive employment market, our vacancy close date may be subject to change if a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in making your application.