Street Trading Inspector

• Diverse, community focused role contributing to public safety and regulatory outcomes
• Predominantly field-based role with a mix of office work, offering variety and hands on engagement.
• Permanent, full‑time role, primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend coverage as required

He angitūtanga: The Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating vibrant, safe, and well-regulated public spaces across Tāmaki Makaurau? We’re on the lookout for a proactive and community-minded Street Trading Inspector to join our Licensing and Compliance team at Auckland Council.

You’ll be responsible for administering street trading licences issued under Auckland Council bylaws, with a particular focus on micromobility licences covering rental e-scooters. Your work will support innovative mobility solutions while ensuring fair, consistent monitoring and compliance.

In this role, you’ll be a public face of Council’s licensing operations. You will spend the majority of your time out in the field, travelling across Tāmaki Makaurau to monitor and assess micromobility parking compliance in public spaces.

You’ll also be involved across the wider licensing process, from processing applications and undertaking site visits, to responding to enquiries and complaints, and completing reporting and administrative tasks. This role offers a mix of hands-on fieldwork and office-based responsibilities.

This is a region‑wide role with real variety. You’ll complete your initial onboarding and training in the Auckland CBD before joining our street trading team based in Manukau. Depending on operational needs, you’ll have the flexibility to work from either the CBD or Manukau as you support activity across the wider Auckland area. This is a permanent, full‑time position worked primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend coverage when needed to support service demands.

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He kōrero mōu: About You

You’re a confident communicator with a strong sense of fairness, community engagement, and personal accountability. You're equally comfortable navigating bylaws as you are building trust with stakeholders in diverse communities.

What we are looking for:

• A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, bylaws, and codes of practice
• Experience in licensing and compliance (desirable)
• Comfortable working independently
• A resilient, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to assess applications, conduct field inspections, and enforce regulations when necessary
• Strong written and verbal communication, plus a respectful, inclusive approach to working with people from all walks of life
• A full New Zealand driver’s licence (essential), and ideally, a Level 3 NZ Certificate in Regulatory Compliance
• A reasonable level of physical fitness, as the role involves regular walking and time spent in the field

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What We Offer

Join us at Auckland Council as a Street Trading Inspector and make a positive impact on our city by ensuring compliance, public safety, and the efficient administration of street trading licenses. 

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE.

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.  Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Application close: 22 June 2026

This role has a remuneration range of $65,000 - $70,000 (based on skills and experience)

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered. 

***This role is deemed safety-sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.