Wellington City Council
HQ
Wellington, New Zealand
NZ Employees
1976 headcount (1631 FTE)
Industry
local government administration
Open Positions
6
NZ Presence
Headquartered in Wellington Central, primary operations across Wellington City including service centers, libraries, and infrastructure management throughout NZ's capital region.
AI Focus Areas
AI Maturity Evidence
Hiring for AI-integrated roles (e.g., Tech Lead with AI pipelines, Team Leader Digital Innovation focusing on AI capability); AI policy in place instructing staff use; Future Fit Pōneke report recommends AI/automation for efficiency gains; initiatives like Smart Council hub, TrackDem platform, license plate recognition; no evidence of scaling or mature AI systems yet.
Transformation Opportunities
| Area | Opportunity | Impact | Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations | RPA and AI for automating workflows like invoice processing, permit approvals, anomaly detection, and compliance checks | high | moderate |
| Customer Service | AI-powered concierge and single front door CRM integration for query handling, self-service apps, and personalized responses | high | simple |
| Data Analytics | Predictive analytics for asset maintenance, revenue optimization, and urban planning using data lakes like Snowflake | high | moderate |
| Infrastructure | AI-enhanced digital twins and remote sensing for lifecycle management of roads, water, waste assets | medium | complex |
Decision Makers
James Roberts
Chief Operating Officer
Oversees Architecture and Digital Solutions, Technology (ICT) Services, Data and Insights – key for AI/digital transformation decisions.
Jenny Chetwynd
Chief Infrastructure Officer
Leads infrastructure ops where AI predictive maintenance and digital twins apply.
Hein Beukes
Manager - ICT Services
Manages core IT services, implementation of tech stack including AI tools.
Tech Stack Signals
Competitive Landscape
NZ local governments (e.g., Hutt City Council) adopting genAI people-first approaches; widespread AI investments across councils for efficiency; pressure from benchmarks showing WCC overstaffed vs peers.
AIA Fit Assessment
- --NZ government entity at 'adopting' AI stage with explicit report-driven needs for external AI expertise
- --High budget signals with $18M IT spend amid efficiency pressures
- --Active hiring in digital/AI roles but legacy systems (PowerBuilder) need transformation
- --Clear manual processes and high-impact opps aligned with AIA's workflow automation strengths
Hiring Signals
Total Roles
4
Remote
No
Levels
senior, team leader
Skills Sought
Company Timeline
Future Fit Pōneke report released highlighting AI opps
New AI/digital job postings
Analysis updated
Open Positions (6)
| Title | Location | Salary | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
Team Leader Digital Innovation | Wellington Central, Wellington | Competitive salary + 5 weeks annual leave | Full time; permanent; office-based; benefits include 5 weeks annual leave; focus on working together for Wellington's future. |
Title Team Leader Digital Innovation Location Wellington Central, Wellington Salary Competitive salary + 5 weeks annual leave Tags Full time; permanent; office-based; benefits include 5 weeks annual leave; focus on working together for Wellington's future. Posted 3 days ago Listing View listing | |||
Senior Data & Insights Analyst | - | $96,866 - $113,959 + 5 weeks annual leave | Full time |
Title Senior Data & Insights Analyst Salary $96,866 - $113,959 + 5 weeks annual leave Tags Full time Posted 0 days ago Listing View listing | |||
Senior Software Engineer – PowerBuilder | Wellington Central, Wellington | $103,494 - $121,757 + 5 weeks annual leave | Full time |
Title Senior Software Engineer – PowerBuilder Location Wellington Central, Wellington Salary $103,494 - $121,757 + 5 weeks annual leave Tags Full time Posted 7 days ago Listing View listing | |||
Tech Lead | Wellington Central, Wellington | Competitive salary + 5 weeks annual leave | Full time, government, low, senior, unknown |
Title Tech Lead Location Wellington Central, Wellington Salary Competitive salary + 5 weeks annual leave Tags Full time, government, low, senior, unknown Posted 0 days ago Listing View listing | |||
Team Leader Data Product | Wellington Central | - | Full time, Guide the team toward AI-enabled and automated ways of working, Deliver data products that shape decisions and improve services for the city, Competitive salary + 5 weeks annual leave, government, high, leadership, unknown |
Title Team Leader Data Product Location Wellington Central Tags Full time, Guide the team toward AI-enabled and automated ways of working, Deliver data products that shape decisions and improve services for the city, Competitive salary + 5 weeks annual leave, government, high, leadership, unknown Posted 0 days ago Listing View listing | |||
Senior Automation Analyst | Wellington Central, Wellington | $103,494 - $121,757 + 5 weeks annual leave | Full time |
Title Senior Automation Analyst Location Wellington Central, Wellington Salary $103,494 - $121,757 + 5 weeks annual leave Tags Full time Posted 1 day ago Listing View listing | |||
Engagement Angle
The Future Fit Pōneke report identifies $33M+ savings from AI automation and right-sizing – how can AIA accelerate your implementation of AI workflows for permits, customer service, and assets without service disruption?
Recommended AIA Service
Process Automation Sprint