District Licensing Committee Members

We’re after new members for our District Licensing Committee.

You will be responsible for deciding all alcohol licences and manager’s certificates in Palmerston North.

We are looking for people who:

• Have strong communication skills
• Are comfortable reading detailed reports and applying case law
• Can make unbiased decisions

• Have relevant experience, eg. related industry experience; experience in legal processes; familiarity with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act

Ideally, you will meet these criteria:

• Understand the alcohol industry but not have any current involvement or ties in the industry
• Be familiar with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga
• Understand the diversity of Palmy
• Have some knowledge of alcohol-related harm in Palmy and how it can be minimised
• Understand natural justice and the nature of evidence
• Not be a Police Officer, a Medical Officer of Health, an Alcohol Inspector, a Council employee

• Be well thought of in the community

The work will be on an ‘as required’ basis. You can expect 1-2 hours per week. Meetings are usually held online.

Remuneration is set by the Council, currently $51/hr. Appointments can be made for up to 5 years.

Any questions, you’re welcome to contact the Governance Team on 356 8199 or [email protected].

To apply please scroll down the page and fill out the form and submit your CV and cover letter highlighting what you bring to the table. Note: please don't apply via the pink seek button!

Palmerston North City Council is all about equal opportunities and we welcome applications from everyone, no matter where you're from or what you've been up to, but we will look to appoint people who live in Palmy and understand our experience to this role.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Sunday 15 February 2026.