Careers
Parks and Reserves Manager
Bring your parks and reserves expertise into a fun, collaborative environment – where your decisions and leadership will grow and shape our green spaces and outdoor facilities for future generations!
Make a difference by joining an amazing team who diligently work to support our local community, all while enjoying a competitive salary, benefits such as Birthday Leave and upfront Sick Leave, and professional growth.
Reporting directly to the Asset Group Manager, and managing the activity and the team responsible for delivering services, recreation spaces and well-maintained streetscapes and facilities in our district, let's look at some of the things you could be doing:
- Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Parks and Reserves Activity including management of the team.
- Preparing the annual budgets and operating within the approved budget, and financial authority as per the Delegations Policy.
- Project managing both capital and project works, including contract management of major projects from inception, through procurement and to successful completion, ensuring budgets are administered, monitored, and not exceeded without approval.
- Maintaining an overview of leases and lease negotiations/re-negotiations associated with the Parks and Reserves activity.
- Monitoring, reviewing, and updating all Parks and Reserves asset information in Council’s Asset Management System, Asset Management Plan, and Reserve Management Plans.
- Being up to date and ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, standards, regulations, and best practice, providing advice to council staff and councillors when required.
- Managing the maintenance of the activity’s facilities, plant, and equipment, and ensuring that Pool Safe accreditation is maintained for the Norman Kirk Memorial Pool.
- Working with the Executive Support Manager in publicly communicating the team’s activities while ensuring that contact with community groups is maintained and fostered.
- Preparing reports for Council and associated Committees, and at times, external reports.
- Providing accurate and timely information for the Annual Report, Annual Plan and Long Term Plan (LTP) and contributing to the planning process to deliver on Community Outcomes.
You’re equally comfortable outside with your sleeves rolled up as you are in the office working on reports, contracts, budgets, projects, and plans.
In addition to a relevant qualification in horticulture or related field (and/or equivalent body of knowledge), you have relevant experience to this type of position, including working at a strategic and operational level, leading staff, and project, contract, and asset management experience. You’re well versed in HSWA and take pride in knowing that the plant and equipment your team use is safe and fit for purpose. If you have previous local government experience and practical knowledge of the legislation that applies to this type of Council activity, all the better!
Think you’ve got what it takes, then apply HERE.
Applications close Sunday 19 January 2025. Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note: You will need to have and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand, and a have a full, current driver licence to apply for this role. This position is subject to a satisfactory Police check and Credit check.
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Communications and Promotions Officer
Ready to kick off 2025 in a role where you can put your creativity to work?
Waimate District Council is seeking a Communications and Promotions Officer to share key messages in a creative, engaging way. If you are passionate about storytelling, building connections, and making a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
About the Role:
In this exciting position, you'll be the driving force behind shaping our district's voice. You'll play a pivotal role in telling our story through crafting engaging content to connect with a diverse range of audiences. You'll provide expert advice on internal and external communications, manage media relations, and help develop strategies that amplify the Council's presence.
What You'll Do:
- Use your creativity, and problem-solving skills to create and deliver innovative and inspirational communication plans for diverse Council projects.
- Craft relatable content for our digital platforms, from social media to our website, that speaks directly to our audience, keeping our community engaged, connected, and informed.
- Ensure consistent messaging is delivered across the board.
- Cultivate strong relationships with media, event organisers, our vibrant community, and other stakeholders.
- Promote the Waimate district and show what makes it special.
What Skills You'll Bring:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, or a related field OR at least two years' experience in a similar role.
- Exceptional writing skills with the ability to create engaging, accessible content that resonates with diverse audiences.
- Strong relationship-building abilities—you're a people person, able to work with a wide range of teams and stakeholders.
- A proactive, can-do attitude with an eye for detail, even when juggling multiple projects.
- Excellent time management, research, and collaboration skills.
- Creativity, the ability to problem-solve and a knack for turning challenges into opportunities.
What We Offer:
- Waimate is a great place to live, with affordable housing, fantastic schools, and the natural beauty of Aoraki/Mt Cook, the Waitaki Lakes, and the ocean just a stone's throw away. Centrally located between Dunedin and Christchurch, Waimate offers the best of both worlds: vibrant community life and access to stunning landscapes.
- Staff benefits such as up-front Sick Leave, Birthday Leave, and an employer contribution of up to 5% towards KiwiSaver/Superannuation.
If you're ready to bring your creativity, initiative, and communication skills to a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help shape the future of the Waimate District!
Applications close 19 January 2025.
Due to the upcoming holiday period, there may be delays with communicating with candidates; we apologise for any inconvenience. We will look to review applications as they come in and may progress with interviews before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note: You will need to have and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand, and a have a full, current driver licence to apply for this role. This position is subject to a satisfactory Police check.
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Equal Employment Opportunities Statement
The Waimate District Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) as a means of ensuring that its current and potential employees have an equal opportunity to achieve their potential.
The Council therefore strives to implement a purposeful programme of action to ensure its recruitment practices and procedures, conditions of employment and employee training and promotion opportunities are carried out with an awareness of and an intent to eliminate any unfair discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family responsibilities or political opinion.
