Manager Operations Parks Maintenance

4 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

As Operations Manager of Community Parks Maintenance, you will be an integral part of the Parks unit. There are 900+ community parks making up 90% of our parks network.

This will be a varied role for someone who is excellent at building relationships both internally and with external stakeholders. You will lead from the front with your extensive skills and knowledge to support your wider team of leaders (4 direct reports).

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

  • Managing the maintenance teams that support our community parks (incl; Cemeteries, sports parks and neighbourhood parks).
  • Liaising and directing both internal team and external contractors.
  • Be a key contact and act as service manager for key parks contracts.
  • Work with managers across the parks unit to ensure quality standards and customer service expectations are met.

This role requires a high level of organisation which will allow you to coordinate and allocate staff in the unit. You will have a high level of skill and experience as an operations manager or equivalent role in a medium to large organisation.

Skills and Qualification

  • Formal qualification or significant proven experience in contract management specializing in Parks management or similar.
  • Minimum 10 years relevant experience.
  • Minimum 5 years in an operational leadership role.

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.

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 anyway.

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 at 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch.
Salary-The salary band for this position goes from $126,230 p.a. to $140,255 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.

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.

Reference # 38540

Posted on 01 Apr 2025

Closes on 08 Apr 2025 21:00

Location(s) Central City

Expertise Management, Parks & Outdoor spaces

Job level(s) 5 to 7 years, 7 to 10 years, 10 plus years

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