Lead Recreation and Sport Planner

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Calling all good sorts and great sports: if you're keen to move into a role that'll get your career into great shape while doing something awesome for your community, we've got just the thing. Our Recreation, Sports and Events teams are now hiring for a Lead Recreation and Sport Planner.

At Christchurch City Council we value the free-thinkers; those with the courage to look at things in new and interesting ways, and make their voices heard. We're after a team member brave enough to think outside the box to constantly strive towards improvement in our practices and strategies. If you're not afraid to bring new perspectives and challenge the status quo, you'll fit right in.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will be required to drive continuous improvement and implement positive change across our network of facilities whilst being part of an exciting period of growth within the Recreation, Sports and Events Unit.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As the Lead Recreation & Sports Planner you will focus on the planning and delivery of the capital programme for the Recreation, Sports and Events Unit while also leading the Recreation & Sport Asset Planner to ensure facilities remain fit for purpose over their design life at optimum cost to the council.

The role will see you plan an extensive and diverse suite of recreation and sport facilities and services to ensure the successful delivery of agreed levels of service and the requirements of challenging business plans. Key responsibilites include:

• Planning and development of the capital programme for the Recreation, Sports and Events Unit
• Supporting the delivery of the Recreation, Sport and Events Units capital programme
• Supporting continuous improvement of the Recreation, Sport and Events Asset Management Plan.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Minimum of nine years' experience in facility management or planning within a large facility.
• Strong levels of motivation, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships
• Excellent planning & time management skills
• Experience of local government or facilities planning and asset management
• Previous experience in project management

Want to take on a new challenge? Apply now.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

• Hours of work: Monday - Friday
• Position: Full-time, fixed-term position until 19 March 2027, covering parental leave.
• Location: This role will be based at Parakiore Recreation & Sports Centre three days per week, with the remaining time spent at other facilities or working from home.
• Salary: Salary to be discussed with the successful applicant.
• To view a copy of the position description, click the link at the bottom of the page.

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

Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. 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.

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.