City Safety and Engagement Officer

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Te Tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for someone who’s great at building relationships and passionate about making Tauranga a safer, more welcoming place for everyone.

As our Community Safety & Engagement Officer, you’ll work with local organisations, businesses, and community groups to support safety and wellbeing across the city.

This is a fixed-term role through to June 2026, perfect for someone who enjoys working with others and leading positive change.

What you’ll be doing

• Work with groups like NZ Police, social services, and Mainstreet organisations to improve safety and collaboration in Tauranga.
• Support safety programmes and events, like retail safety expos and workshops.
•  Build confidence and resilience in our city retail areas through reliable and efficient engagement and support. Share advice and updates with Council teams and community partners.
• Keep an eye on trends and issues affecting safety and wellbeing, and help plan for the future.
• Identify opportunities to deliver great community outcomes in Tauranga Moana, while instilling confidence and pride within the community.
• Make sure our safety plans and strategies are used and understood by everyone involved.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring;

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years working in community safety, stakeholder engagement, or a similar role.
• Great communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience handling conflict and finding solutions.
• A good understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Kendyl Sullivan Kendyl.sullivan@tauranga.govt.nz  

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date. Applications officially close on Sunday 12th October.

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: City Safety and Engagement Officer