Public Spaces Operations Manager

September 22, 2024

Hastings District Council

Hastings

FULL TIME & OTHER

Posted: 18/09/2024

Closing Date: 16/10/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hastings

Job Category: Public Spaces - Operations

Tihei mauri ora!
Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga!
Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa!

Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

We are looking for a full time Public Spaces Operations Manager to join the Public Spaces & Building Assets team within the Asset Management Group.
This role will coordinate and manage all operations and maintenance activities provided by the Parks team. The role is responsible for the co-ordination and management of all operations and maintenance activities on parks and open spaces of the District.
Hastings has nationally recognised parks and recreation facilities and a team that strives to provide quality public spaces for the community. We are looking for a motivated leader to join our open spaces team.
The successful candidate will need to have:

A relevant qualifications and experience in contract management.
Proven experience in parks and open space operations management
Sound understanding and working knowledge of Contract Legislation
Developed Computer skills and experience in RAMM
The ability to communicate professionally, both in writing and verbally
Excellent customer service skills
A commitment to working alongside the community to provide quality outcome

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?

Applications close: 16 October 2024
Please Note: Due to the highly competitive employment market, our vacancy close date may be subject to change if a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in making your application