CODC regulatory services manager Lee Webster confirmed a new contractor was set to assist the council with enforcement aimed at curbing the rise of some "poor" and "unacceptable" parking practices.
"We will be focusing on education initially, through speaking with drivers where possible and leaving a friendly reminder on the vehicle, where an infringement could have been issued, for the driver to be more mindful of where and how they park," Mr Webster said.
"It is unfortunate that we are having to take this step, however some of the parking behaviours council has seen recently are simply unacceptable."
The worst offenders were those parked on yellow lines, blocking footpaths, in mobility spaces without displaying the required permit, or more than the time limit for a specific space, he said.
While the officer will be located in Alexandra, their initial focus will be Cromwell.
Once enforcement begins at the end of July, parking infringements will range from $20 to $750, depending on the offence.
Mr Webster acknowledged the job would not be an easy one and urged members of the public to be considerate.
"At times, not everyone values the role of a parking officer. However, this is an important function to assist in maintaining the flow of traffic and parking in public areas, along with maintaining the safety of pedestrians and other road users through improving parking behaviours.
"We ask the community to please be kind and respectful to them as they are simply doing their job for our wider benefit."
At the start of last year, then mayor of the district Tim Cadogan made headlines for moonlighting as a parking officer, leaving warning notes under the windscreen wipers of problem parkers in Alexandra, while local community board member Bob Scott performed the same task in Cromwell.
In 2023, the council undertook a review of its roading bylaw, which included changes to parking restrictions and infringement fines in the district.
