Parks Advisor

E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Ōtautahi.

The Parks Unit within Christchurch City Council has a clear focus on helping Christchurch maintain the iconic Garden City image that makes it such a great place to live, work and visit. We are out there every day, ensuring our spectacular garden parks and inner city green spaces are maintained to a high standard.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

You will be responsible for:

• Providing excellent customer service to support the operational delivery of a range of activities associated with neighbourhood, sports parks and cemeteries.
• Being the face of the Council parks management and performing a pivotal role in ensuring the Levels of Service provided are fit for purpose for the enjoyment and use of the parks network.
• The role will provide a key quality assurance function by conducting regular internal audit of parks maintenance activities.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

We are looking for an outgoing, high achiever who is ready to continue to demonstrate their leadership capability. With all of this comes the capability to remain rational and impartial. You will also:

• Be a people person, able to relate at all levels of the community and within your team
• An optimistic outlook
• Can self-manage, engage people at all levels and adapt to the forever changing needs of the organisation
• Be confident and comfortable meeting with various interested parties and community groups, both internal and external to the organisation

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz

Hours of work - Fulltime Permanent Position
Location - This position is primarily based in Sockburn
Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $78,464 per annum to $90,252 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Closing Date -

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.