Cemetery Operations Team Leader

7 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

**Leadership position**:

- **South Auckland based**:

- **Requires weekend hours and potential overtime**

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

Based at the Manukau Memorial Gardens, this is a place of beauty, reflection, and remembrance for all of those that visit. As Head Sexton you are responsible for operational excellence in the delivery of all burial and cremation services.

Critical operational tasks include:

- workforce planning
- Maintenance of plant and equipment
- Management of contractors

There are also provisions to ensure we comply with statutory requirements, Council policies, By-laws, and health & safety. Managing several key stakeholder relationships is also a large part of the role.

**He kōrero mōu: About you**

We're looking for someone who appreciates developing and improving systems and processes. It is important that you're motivated, flexible, and a well-presented person to support the business and operational planning and management of the cemetery operations team, at our South sector cemeteries. Your ability to motivate and lead our Sexton team is also critical to success in this role.

With 2-3 years managing / supervising “hands-on” operations, you would preferably have experience in cemetery and crematorium operations and frontline customer service role, however, we would be open to considering applicants from other industries. A genuine appreciation of what we do would be more valuable. Your experience with budget management and analysis, along with good level of computer operating skills and strong background in health and safety requirements are also key. A clean, full NZ driver's licence required (HT class 2 license is advantageous).

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week, with some weekend hours and flexibility for overtime and as and when required, to meet the needs of the business.

Please note, the official title for this role is Head Sexton.

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

If you enjoy a team atmosphere, are hardworking - be it rain or shine, physically fit and have a friendly and positive attitude while wanting to make a difference, then join us in creating and maintaining a place to remember.

**Applications close**: Wednesday 7th November
- This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing._
- Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated._



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