Discover what current staff like about living and working in Wanganui

Since our working environment and team are both things we're proud of, we thought we'd let you discover for yourself what our staff love about living and working here.

Staff Testimonials

"What a fantastic place to live and work! The best-kept secret - offering so much, with everything virtually on our doorstep - the river, mountains, sea, lakes, rural and urban settlements. And then of course, there are the excellent sporting and educational facilities, not to mention the wide variety of arts and culture available to us."
Meryl Parsons, Customer Services Supervisor. Moved to Wanganui from South Africa.

 "The best thing about working here is the people. Not only are they friendly, funny and supportive, they are also very highly skilled. There's a good balance of personalities, and loads of interesting work. At lunchtime you can stroll along the riverfront, visit an art gallery, drink fantastic coffee, or browse through great shops."
Marianne Achibald, Senior Policy Advisor. Marianne came from a larger authority in Wellington as a lifestyle choice. Marianne loves working in local government.

"At WDC, it's easy to stay fit and healthy using the many facilities available to me, and work is only 5 minutes from home. My wife and family have a huge choice of workplaces and schools nearby that allow for a complete and balanced lifestyle. Wanganui is the '10 minute city' - that's how long it takes to get where you want to go. But don't tell everyone, we want to keep it that way!"
Stuart Hylton, Senior Policy Advisor/Deputy Manager. Joined the Council as a graduate, Stuart was born and bred in Wanganui and is still loving it. Stuart joined the Council as a graduate and has progressed his career within the Council through eight different roles.		 "What I like best about working for council is that I have good work-life balance. It means I can stay focused on the task at hand and give 100% to my job, but I have the freedom to have a life outside of work."
Rocky Alexander, Customer Services Advocate.
Moved to Wanganui from Invercargill for a 12 month contract, and is now a permanent employee.