District Licensing Committee Members
We are on the lookout for new members for our District Licensing Committee.
Great decision-making skills? Former alcohol licensing experience? We are calling for applications from persons interested in making alcohol licensing decisions to be part of the Rangitīkei District Licensing Committee.
The District Licensing Committee is responsible for determining all alcohol licences and manager’s certificates in our district.
We are looking for applicants with strong skills and experience, including:
• relevant alcohol licensing experience in previous roles
• demonstrated knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and how it is applied
• highly developed decision-making skills and investigative ability
• demonstrated knowledge of the hearing process
• an understanding of Rangitīkei communities and their expectations around alcohol licensing
• strong oral and written communication skills
• some knowledge of alcohol-related harm
• knowledge of tikanga
• understanding of te reo Māori or a demonstrated commitment to upskilling.
Please note that applicants must not have any involvement, or the appearance of involvement, in the alcohol industry or alcohol retail business.
Applicants should be prepared for flexible working hours, noting that this is not a full time role. Successful candidates will be contracted to the Rangitīkei District council and will not be employees of the council. Work will be on an ‘as required’ basis at the remuneration rate set by the Minister of Justice.
Preference will be given to candidates that live in our area/region.
The work will be on an ‘as required’ basis. Remuneration is set by the Minister of Justice, and is currently $51/hr. Appointments can be made for up to 5 years.
Any questions, you’re welcome to contact our Group Manager Regulatory & Emergency Management, Johan Cullis on 0274500296 or johan.cullis@rangitikei.govt.nz.
To apply please e-mail your cover letter and CV to hr@rangitikei.govt.nz.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Sunday 15 March 2026.
Rangitīkei District Council welcomes and supports applications from people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and those with disabilities or are neurodiverse.