• Busy and varied role supporting training as part of the Facilities & Resources team
• Keen to work for an organisation that helps the safety of New Zealanders?
• Salary range $ 64,173 - $71,303, actual salary dependent on skills and experience

Step away from your trades role into this busy position supporting the training of fire fighters!

Mō tēnei tūranga - About the role:

This role contributes directly to the smooth and safe operation of the National Training Centre. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the facility, fleet and resources are maintained in an optimal state.

This role also supports the delivery of training, for example by providing logistical support in organising and setting up training scenarios as required by the course trainers, under the director of the Resource Coordinator. You will conduct and assist with the coordination of the routine servicing and maintenance of all NTC appliances and support vehicles to ensure legal compliance and roadworthiness. Ensure the inventories of the Training Centre’s equipment are maintained in a state of operational readiness.

You will also be on call as required to support weekend training sessions.

Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you’ll bring to the role:

This is a hands-on role, either working with the Resource Coordinator or coordinating external contractors, to ensure the NTC facility, fleet, and resources are kept in top condition. Your efforts will directly contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of training by ensuring everything is operationally ready. You will be committed to personal growth and will be a great team player.

To be successful in this role, we’d expect you will have:

• Current Class 1,2 and 4 licenses, and Fork Hoist Operator
• Proven experience of working with contractors and completing of equipment testing, repairs and maintenance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A focus on Health Safety and Wellbeing

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu? – Why you will enjoy working here?

As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development.

Benefits

• Matched Kiwi Saver employer contributions of up to 6%
• Life and income protection insurance for eligible employees
• A wellness policy that allows for generous sick leave provisions so you can look after yourself

The salary range for this role is $64,173 - $71,303 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou - Who are we?

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand’s most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.

• We Do the Right Thing – Kia Tika
• We Serve and Support – Manaakitanga
• We Are Better Together – Whanaungatanga
• We Strive to Improve – Auahatanga

Ko te tono mai - How to apply:

Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we’d love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.

If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our Fire Jobs website.

If you have any specific questions about this role please email nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz

However please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.

Applications close 27th October 2024.

Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.