Facilities Officer

Do you have an interest in facilities maintenance and are looking to utilise your customer service experience?

If so, here's your opportunity!

About our District - Our mission is to make our communities better and this role will play a key part in achieving this. We are located in a tranquil area of New Zealand offering some of the best access to the great outdoors. We also boast attractive housing prices for your town, village or rural lifestyle and we are within commuting distance to larger centres.

About our Organisation - We are an energetic and progressive, values-based organisation, which is dedicated to providing quality services and facilities for our communities. We place a strong emphasis on our organisational culture, which in turn, creates strong engagement across our team. We employ people with a 'Can Do' attitude who want to work for a united organisation with a strong sense of family that is proud to serve its communities.

The South Taranaki District Council is seeking an enthusiastic, well organised and motivated individual to fill this exciting position which is offered under the provisions of the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987. This is a full-time one year fixed-term position working 40 hours per week finishing 26 June 2026, based at the Administration Building in Hawera and will report directly to the Facilities Supervisor.

About the Role - The Council's property portfolio includes a wide range of facilities which fill diverse needs for the organisation and the community. The primary activities of the Facilities Officer role is to provide excellent customer service to users of the district's facilities (cemeteries, halls, public toilets, playgrounds and public spaces) and ensure these facilities are well maintained and safe for use. In addition, this role will also assist the Facilities Supervisor with external contract monitoring to ensure compliance and deliver pest control and noxious plant removal programmes for properties and reserve areas across the district.

Do you have what it takes? -This is a busy role with plenty of variety from undertaking regular inspections of Council facilities and reporting any maintenance issues, managing pest control and noxious plant removal programmes for properties and reserve areas including Self Help Possum Control programme and action TRC Notices to Fix for pests and weeds as required. It will also verify and maintain record keeping for cemeteries information including for Interments, permits and monumental installation, ensure appropriate resourcing of summer seasonal freedom camping ambassadors (Kaitiaki) and monitor and ensure compliance of contractors with Council's health and safety requirements.

About You - You are versatile, multi-skilled and enjoy the challenge of a wide variety of work. You will be self-motivated and able to work under pressure, be well organised and have the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. A positive, co-operative attitude, great people skills, a willingness to work in a busy team environment and sound written and oral communication skills are also required. You will also have practical experience in facility maintenance and/or contract monitoring and a clean valid NZ driver's license are essential for this role.

The salary range for this position is between $60,480pa and $67,200pa and the appointed starting level will be dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed during interviews with shortlisted candidates.

If this role appeals to you, head over to our website www.southtaranaki.com where you can access the background information and job description for the role. If submitting an application, please ensure you provide a covering letter outlining your skills and experience for the role along with your most current CV.

Applications close at midnight on Friday, 11 April 2025 or when a suitable candidate has been appointed to the role.