• Do you have great decision-making skills?
• Experience in the legal industry or in a tribunal setting?
• Make a difference in the Pōneke community?
The District Licensing Committee (DLC) are responsible for making alcohol licensing decisions
in Wel ington City, including applications for licences to sel or supply alcohol, and manager’s
certificates. You can read more about the Committ
ee here.
The Committee are now looking for expression of interests (EOI) from members of the Pōneke
community who are interested in joining as committee members.
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What will I be doing as a committee member?
As a member of our District Licensing Committee, you wil occasional y sit as part of a panel
who decide the outcome on alcohol licence applications. As part of that panel, you wil bring
your own experience and knowledge to the table as part of the decision-making process.
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How do I know if I am the right person for the job?
We currently have a pool of DLC members and are now looking for new members who have the
skil s and experience to participate in our more complex hearings. There are no strict
qualifications to be a member however, for complex hearings, experience in a legal or tribunal
setting would be beneficial. We’re looking for members who bring analytical
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understand legislation and are confident ful y participating in hearings, including taking part in
cross examination.
Additional y, you must be reliable and wil ing to work with others to achieve the best outcome
for Wel ington City as a whole.
If you think you have the background and skil s we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you –
we’re committed to having a wide range of people from al backgrounds on the committee.
Are there any conditions that may exclude me from applying?
Unfortunately, the law states you are ineligible if you:
a) are an existing employee or contractor at Wel ington City Council or;
b) have an interest and/or involvement in the alcohol industry e.g. work at an alcohol retail
business or manufacturer
What is the time commitment involved and how will I be remunerated?
This is not a ful -time role. In Wel ington we expect to hold around 15-20 hearings a year, and the
decision-making panel is drawn from a pool of DLC members, depending on their availability
and skil s and experience.
Hearings can last between a few hours and 2-3 days. DLC members are reimbursed an hourly
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rate of $51 per hour plus an additional retention al owance of $51 per hour plus reimbursement
for related expenses.
How do I find out more?
Check out the websit
e Alcohol licences - District Licensing Committee - Wel ington City
Council or if you'd prefer to have a chat before you apply, contact Helen Jones
[email address].
How does the recruitment process work for this EOI?
If you are interested in being considered, you wil need to apply online via the website like you
would any other vacancy advertised at Wel ington City Council - please include a recent CV
and/or cover letter outlining why you'd like to be considered.
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From here, we wil go through a shortlisting process, which may include a short phone cal with
Helen. If you are one of the preferred candidates, an interview with a few key members of
Council will be conducted. For any successful candidates, you wil be required to complete a
Ministry of Justice Criminal Conviction Check.
Please note that due to the nature of this role, it can take longer than a usual recruitment
process, with preferred candidates ultimately being approved for appointment by the Council.
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Helen wil keep you ful y informed throughout. We thank you for your patience.
Applications close Sunday 12 April 2026.
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