We are on the hunt for a new Parks Officer – Projects, to join our experienced, passionate, and supportive Parks and Recreation team.

It’s time to get your career blooming at Central Otago District Council.

We’re a community where everyone belongs.

With its powerful landscapes, ancient mountains, and fast flowing rivers.

The goal of our Parks team is to create a phenomenal experience for our community with state-of-the-art amenity and facilities, engaging health and wellbeing options, and support to become active members of our community.

If you love our district’s vibrant parks and gardens, sports parks, trees, tracks, walkways, recreational spaces there’s no need to slide past this ad, come and join our Parks and Recreation team we have the ideal role for you!

We’re after an absolute bloomer who loves working with our various stakeholders and doesn’t stem away from the thorny issues.

What you’ll be doing:

• Together with our Parks and Recreation Manager you’ll be planning and project managing our renewals and new projects for playgrounds, trails, trees, gardens, heritage, and park structures to name a few.
• You’ll work with our epic suppliers and contractors.
• Consulting and gaining community feedback on upcoming projects.
• Assist in the management of operational maintenance.
• Together with the Parks and Recreation Manager provide advice to Community Boards and Council.
• Assist with budgeting and our long-term planning.

About the Organisation:

At Central Otago District Council we live by our whakatauki: ‘Me manaaki tētahi ki tētahi, me pakihiwitahi te tū – kia haere tahi ai tātou. Respect each other, stand shoulder to shoulder – So that we may travel on this journey together.’

This embodies our commitment to respect, collaboration, and community well-being.

Benefits:

• Modern and tech-savvy working environment.
• Flexible work practices.
• Five equivalent weeks of annual leave
• Exciting opportunities for training and career development.
• Te ao Māori and tikanga competency courses available to all staff.
• Option to join an active social club.

Who are you?

• You are optimistic, respectful, courageous and love working as part of a team.
• You’ve got project management and amenity horticulture experience in the parks and recreation sector.
• Experience managing projects, and love being transparent with how these are tracking.
• You’ve got a growth mindset.

If you're up for a challenge and eager to live and work in a unique area of New Zealand, this is the job for you.

Join our forward-thinking organisation and advance your career while contributing to the growth of Central Otago. Apply today!

To check out the job description and apply visit Job Vacancies - Central Otago District Council on our website.

Applications close Sunday, 28 April 2024.