Open Spaces and Facilities Manager

3 days ago


Upper Hutt, New Zealand Upper Hutt City Council Full time

Open Spaces and Facilities Manager

Permanent | Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Open Spaces and Facilities Manager to join the Community Services group at Upper Hutt City Council.

The Open Spaces and Facilities Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation of the parks, reserves and facilities activity including management of the team.

This is a key role within Council, reporting to the Group Manager, where you will get the opportunity to help shape the future of parks, reserves and community facilities for the Upper Hutt community.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring an appetite for a diverse portfolio, with exceptional leadership, communication, operational delivery and collaboration skills to work across your team's range of functions.

This role will prepare annual operating budgets, maintain an overview of leases and lease negotiations associated with open spaces and facilities. The role will also oversee Councils asset management plans and reserve management plans along with the oversight of Councils vehicle fleet. This role will also be responsible for the management and operation of the Akatarawa Cemetery.

Our ideal person needs to be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and the wider community.

The Open Spaces and Facilities Manager reports to the Group Manager Community Services.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A tertiary qualification, or relevant experience, in parks, reserves, facility management or similar.
  • A strong and capable people leader to manage effective delivery of diverse work programmes, supporting a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • A strong financial/budgeting and project management background.
  • Exceptional relationship building, communication, risk management and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in managing a responsive, customer-focused open spaces and facilities service delivery team.

This is a unique opportunity to join Upper Hutt City Council and contribute to delivering great outcomes for the community. Working with the Upper Hutt City Council is a rewarding way to support the community, work with a great team, and develop your career. We do more than just pay you a salary, we have a range of great benefits to support you.

With 50% of the Wellington regions green space, boutique shopping, award winning Brewtown and quirky cafes all within walking distance, train station close by and free parking, Upper Hutt is a great choice for your next career move.

If you would like to be considered for this role then please apply online:

All applications must include a cover letter, CV and a completed online Upper Hutt City Council application form.

Applications close 5pm, 12 November 2025.

We reserve the right to interview and select a candidate prior to the closing date.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.


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