Rolleston, New Zealand

Reference: 6696113

About the role:

We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled Principal Asset Planning Advisor to lead the development and implementation of asset management strategies, providing expert advice on asset planning, demand modelling and operational plans and policies for the open spaces network. The successful candidate will work closely with our Senior Leadership team, stakeholders and cross functional teams to drive business outcomes. You will also:

• Manage and provide leadership to Activity and Long-Term Planning processes including the development and maintenance of an Open Spaces Activity Management Plans (AMP).
• Lead the development of key planning work streams including the review of the Play, Active Recreation and Sports Plan and provide input to open space plans and strategies.
• Lead development and updating of reserve management plans as required under the Reserves Act 1977. Provide advice on land-use resource consent applications to ensure the required levels of open space are provided to meet future demand and comply with the District Plan.
• Collaborate to drive continuous improvement in the Open Spaces activity, solving problems and finding ways to work smarter together.

About you:

You will use your technical skills to provide high quality asset planning advice related to Council's open spaces network that covers sports and recreation reserves, natural areas, townships reserves, playgrounds, cemeteries, forestry holdings and public toilets. You will be confident to support statutory planning processes including advice on District Plan matters and development of Reserve Management Plans.

You will also have:

• Strong technical skills with at least 10 years' work experience with a focus on the management of open space areas
• A broad understanding of the principals of asset management and experience in development of activity/asset management plans
• Ability to rationalise technical information, think strategically and deliver to required timeframes
• High level of financial literacy and capabilities in budget preparation and management

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with a high attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills and an ability to lead and influence

What we can offer:

• Great work-life balance with flexibility
• Career coaching and development

• Life insurance
• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Two weeks paid Partners Leave
• Sick leave from day one
• Continued Kiwi Saver contributions during savings suspension
• Discounts with local and national businesses

About us:

Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.

Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We value the safety of our community - this role requires a satisfactory safety check including police vetting and for you to pass a drug and alcohol test.

If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!

Applications Close: 29 Nov 2024