Facilities Leader

2 months ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

Seize this opportunity of a lifetime and embark on a remarkable career working on the establishment of Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre._

As the largest facility of its kind in the country, Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre is set to revolutionize recreation and sport in Ōtautahi Experience world-class aquatic and indoor facilities that promise unparalleled excitement and leisure, drawing visitors from across Australasia to join in the adventure.

Picture this: indoor courts and Olympic-sized lane pool alive with recreation & sport programmes and leisure activities, heart-pounding hydroslides and dive boards, aquatic sensory experiences, plus an incredible water adventure playground and splash deck for our tamariki, all serving the needs of our diverse community.

This amazing facility will open in late 2025 and complement the Council network of facilities across Ōtautahi including the Recreation and Sport Centres: Graham Condon, Jellie Park, Matatiki, Pioneer, Taiora QEII, Te Pou Toetoe, and Cowles Stadium.

**_ More People. More Active. More Often. It's what we do._**

It's our job and our privilege to help the people of Christchurch do the things that make us all feel good, healthy and happy every day - building strong hearts, strong whānau and strong communities.

We are now seeking an experienced and dedicated Facilities Leader to maintain this state of the art facility within the Recreation & Sports Unit.

**About the role | Ko te mahi nei**

You will play a vital part in the establishment of Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre. Each day will bring new challenges and a diverse range of tasks and projects to tackle.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

- Providing expert technical advice relating to Facilities Management of Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre.
- Ensure the delivery of scheduled, preventative and reactive maintenance.
- Provide ongoing training to facility employees to understand, follow and participate where appropriate in maintenance processes.

**About you | Ko Koe Tēnei**

To excel in this role, you will:

- Be practical and proactive, with the ability to solve problems effectively as challenges arise.
- Hold a current, full New Zealand driver's licence.
- Ideally, you will have experience in facility management and/or knowledge of building or trades.
- Have the relevant Health & Safety qualification (Site Safe Gold Card or similar)

To view a copy of the position description, click the link at the bottom of the page.

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

Working for the Recreation, Sport and Event Unit at 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 -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.

**Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero**:

- Hours of work: Permanent, 40 hours per week. _Initially and prior to Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre opening, you will work Monday to Friday. After the opening, your scheduled days of work will change to include one weekend day (Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday)._
- Salary: This will be discussed with the successful applicant.
- Location: This position is primarily based at Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre, Central City.

**_ 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._**

**_ E kā mauka whakahī e tū nei, e kā awa kōpikopiko e rere nei i te nuku o te whenua, nei rā te reo maioha ki a koutou katoa. Nau mai, tauti mai ki te whare o Parakiore; The name Parakiore has been gifted by Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga and fits perfectly as the name of the Christchurch City Council's newest facility, the Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre. Parakiore was a Ngāi Tūāhuriri hero renowned for his resilience, determination and agility._

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