Parks & Open Spaces Officer

5 months ago


Blenheim, New Zealand Marlborough District Council Full time

**Mo tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role**:
Working in our open spaces teams we are looking for a new officer to help keep our parks and green spaces presented at their best. Our work is ultimately about working together to care for our region, to match the standards of our community meeting their needs and expectations. The areas of interest are the region’s parks and open spaces, sports parks and recreational facilities, playgrounds, reserves, cemeteries, public conveniences, halls and pavilions, street trees and garden plots, tracks and trails, swimming pools, memorials and community amenities

If you enjoy being outdoors this could be the perfect role for you. Come and discover parks you never knew about and work around some of the most stunning spaces Marlborough has to offer. We are a dedicated team that take pride in our work and enjoy seeing the difference we can make in a day.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**:

- A great benefits package (including life and income protection insurance, health insurance, enhanced leave and superannuation, and relocation support where applicable).
- A Salary range of $88,000 to $98,000 (this will depend on the knowledge, skills and experience you have to offer).
- A workplace that supports flexibility, health and wellbeing
- An environment where input, initiative and innovation are encouraged
- A fantastic learning environment and support for professional development

**Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you**:
Ideally you will also have:

- A Horticulture or Parks qualification.
- Experience and good working knowledge of managing open spaces.
- Experience in asset management and budget systems
- Excellent organisation & initiative abilities.
- Excellent contract and project management skills and experience.

If you are enthusiastic and well organised, with strategic decision-making skills and a strong ability to relate effectively with people, then this may be the role for you.

**Ko wai mātou | About us**:
Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Wairau (Marlborough District Council) is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. Our vision is that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally connected district of progressive, high-value enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment.

Marlborough is unique for many reasons. The region offers an array of outdoor pursuits in a distinctive and picturesque landscape. With one fifth of the New Zealand coastline in the Marlborough Sounds, the land and sea offer unlimited accessibility for sport and leisure.

If you’re ready to progress your career with Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Wairau**:
**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**:
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