Parking Officer - Licence Plate Recognition Driver

Do you enjoy driving?

How would you like a role that utilises your confident driving skills, spending your day on the road in an air‑conditioned vehicle with your favourite tunes on?

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We’re looking for confident, diligent drivers to join Auckland Transport as Parking Officers specialising as Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) Drivers.

In this role, you’ll spend your day driving a pre‑determined route through residential areas or town centres. Using a camera system attached to the vehicle, you’ll record parked vehicles for compliance purposes. The technology has been in place for over two years, is straightforward to use, and full training is provided.

You’ll complete training to become a warranted Parking Officer; however, your day‑to‑day role will sit within the dedicated LPR driving team.

This is a full‑time role (40 hours per week). Hours are standardised within a roster, typically between 8.00am and 6.00pm, with some weekend work required as rosters operate Monday to Sunday.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a confident, diligent driver able to maintain consistent speeds on designated routes
• Hold a full, clean NZ driver licence, with safety as a top priority
• Be comfortable working independently and spending extended periods of time in a vehicle

So, what’s in it for you?

• Full uniform provided
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Living Wage employer – starting salary of $60,550, increasing to $66,700 once warranted
• Paid daily meal and tea allowance
• Career development opportunities, including progression into supervisory roles, adjudication, parking design, health and safety, and training
• Dedicated health and wellbeing programme to support you as an employee

Ko mātou tēnei | Our organisation

At Auckland Transport, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to foster a workplace where inclusion isn’t just encouraged—it’s embedded in our culture. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and supported.

Our values guide how we work and connect:

• Manaakitanga – We care deeply for our communities
• Tiakitanga – We prioritise safety in every journey
• Whanaungatanga – We build strong relationships
• Auahatanga – We strive to be better, bolder, together

We also offer:

• Investment in your professional development
• 25% discount on public transport across Auckland
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Study assistance and wellbeing benefits
• Professional membership support
• Access to AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and more

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply now

Come and help shape the future of transport in Auckland. Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau.

We care for all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.