The Role
Our Parks and Recreation Team is seeking a highly collaborative, customer-focused individual to help shape our spaces and places for future generations.
You will be an enthusiastic self-starter with a proven record in asset management and policy analysis.
This role has a strong focus on the ongoing maintenance and development of our parks and recreation activities including: cemeteries, sports fields, playgrounds and forestry. You will have the know-how when it comes to preparing strategy and assets management plans.
You will be a people person and exceptional communicator, able to successfully build and sustain strong relationships with various customers and contractors. No two days will be the same, with a varying workload from job to job, your ability to prioritise and efficiently manage your workflow is essential.
This is an awesome opportunity to join the team that ensures our premier parks, gardens, sports grounds, and facilities are fit for the enjoyment of our community.
This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The annual salary for this role is $76,382 - $89,861 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at jobs@timdc.govt.nz.
You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 23rd October 2024; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career’s website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.
The District
Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.
Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!
The Organisation
The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

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