Reserves Planner

At the heart of Waikato District Council's Liveable, Connected and Thriving Communities vision is our open spaces.

These open spaces are limitless in their potential to unite communities, encourage play and reconnect people with each other and their environment.

Waikato District Council administers over 350 reserves, is experiencing comprehensive levels of growth across the district and managing evolving demands for recreational spaces.

To take on these challenges we need people who are innovative, community-focused, and our Do It Right values need to be like second nature to you.

Who are we looking for:

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as our Reserves Planner

In this role you will drive the strategic direction of parks and facilities by working collaboratively with various departments, local communities, developers, stakeholders, and iwi groups.

Setting the direction for parks and facilities will be achieved by managing and implementing the strategic documents such as Reserve Management Plans, Open Spaces and Facility Strategies, Bylaws and Policies.

We're looking for someone that's passionate for the outdoors, is an experienced problem solver and who is motivated, willing to learn and who thinks on their feet.

Experience in strategic or consent planning, sports and recreation or similar would be advantageous but not essential.

To be successful in this role you will need to have excellent customer relationships and communication skills, pay attention to detail and manage your time effectively.

Ability to interpret and understand polices, plans and legislation will be important.

This role is one year fixed-term (maternity cover) ideally full-time but flexibility on reduced or part-time hours can be discussed.

If this role sounds like an opportunity you would enjoy, we would love to hear from you

Why join our team?
Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) is not a 'typical local government' employer, we are on a journey to become exceptional, and we'd love for you to be part of that

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We welcome applicants who are keen on rolling up their sleeves and helping to bring this to life. Our applicants do need to have existing rights to work in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

**Application Closing Date: Sunday 25th February 2024 at 11:55pm

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