He followed his occupation in Feilding, Palmerston North, and Marton, before returning to Motueka to set up his own business.

To determine who would be Councillor, the returning officer drew lots, which resulted Moffatt being the successful candidate.

[12][13] He also stood again for the Nelson electorate, this time receiving a greatly increased number of votes, but still losing to Harry Atmore in the second ballot.

[14] The papers of the time noted that Moffat's campaign had been a fair one centred solely on political issues.

[15] Moffatt first contested the Mayoralty in 1927, defeating the sitting Mayor, William Lock.

[17] Moffatt did not stand for election in 1935 due to ill health and was succeeded by George Page.

[27] Moffatt was named as one of the founders of the Nelson Advancement Society in 1914[28] and was also noted as being one of the main drivers behind the establishment of Motueka High School.