Parks Advisor

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

The Parks Unit within Christchurch City Council has a clear focus on helping Christchurch maintain the iconic Garden City image that makes it such a great place to live, work and visit. We are out there every day, ensuring our spectacular garden parks and inner city green spaces are maintained to a high standard.

**About the role**:
As Parks Advisor, you will be the face of the Council Community Parks Maintenance Team and will perform a pivotal role in ensuring the levels of service provided are fit for purpose for the enjoyment and use of our communities. You will be responsible for:

- Fielding all manner of maintenance requests for service relating to the upkeep development and usage activities of city parks and assets
- Delegating your area requests to Council's team of parks and gardens maintenance officers, rangers and contractors
- Ensuring the right jobs are sent to the right person at the right time
- Efficiently and effectively managing the unscheduled work programme to ensure that maintenance services are managed in a sustainable manner
- Completing daily recording of tasks, completion of maintenance requests and hazard identification/risk assessment documentation

**About you**:
We are looking for an outgoing, high achiever who is ready to continue to demonstrate their leadership capability. With all of this comes the capability to remain rational and impartial. You will also:

- Be a people person, able to relate at all levels of the community and within your team
- An optimistic outlook, with the flexibility to be involved in board meetings outside of normal working hours if required
- Can self-manage, engage people at all levels and adapt to the forever changing needs of the organisation
- Be confident and comfortable meeting with various interested parties and community groups, both internal and external to the organisation

**What you will get in return**:
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.

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**Additional recruitment information**:
**Hours of Work**: Fulltime Permanent Position: 37.5 - 40 hours per week.

**Location**:This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street. Christchurch


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