Asset Manager - Parks & Open Spaces

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Step into a dynamic role as an Asset Manager, Parks & Open Spaces at Kaipara District Council! Lead the strategic management of our parks and open spaces, ensuring value for money and fostering positive community outcomes. Join us in making a lasting impact within our community.
Don't miss your chance to join our dynamic, energetic and high-achieving organisation!Experience a supportive team culture with excellent leadership and a range of well-being initiatives.This full-time position is available in either Mangawhai or Dargaville with WFH options.About the opportunity: This newly created role is pivotal in shaping the strategic management of our parks and open spaces, driving best practices to maximise community value. You will lead the development and execution of asset management plans, ensure the effectiveness of maintenance programmes, and contribute to key policies and strategies. Collaborating with developers and regional partners, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing infrastructure and supporting future growth.
Key responsibilities also include:
Oversee parks and open spaces assets, lead management plans and maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with targets and regulations.Liaise on development applications and private plan changes to ensure infrastructure meets community needs.Develop and review strategies, identify growth projects, and maintain asset hierarchies.Analyse asset data for renewals, develop data collection programs, prepare project documentation, and ensure accurate information transfer to the management system.About you: We are looking for someone with exceptional relationship management and interpersonal skills, coupled with strong strategic and analytical capabilities. Effective communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills are essential. Your expertise in time and scope management will ensure successful project outcomes.
In addition, you will have:
A relevant qualification in asset management, civil engineering, or a related field.Extensive experience in planning for infrastructure, parks, and open spaces.Proven expertise in asset management, with familiarity in systems such as Hansen, AssetFinda, or BizeAsset.Experience working with or within local government.Strong financial management skills and experience.Our business is to create a thriving community, where people love to live, work and play. We pride ourselves on making a positive difference and we nurture our people and place by inspiring a vibrant healthy and caring environment with a commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Our mahi is underpinned by our values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (being trustworthy), whakaute (respect) and mahia te mahi (make it happen).
What we offer Kaipara District Council offers a flexible, supportive, and inclusive team culture within a collaborative environment. We also offer:
Competitive salary, laptop and mobile phoneAn emphasis on career pathways with ongoing professional development, study assistance options, and secondment and promotion opportunities1 paid day off per year to volunteer in the Kaipara communityStaff healthcare, banking and retail discountsA culture of health and wellbeing with free EAP services and regular staff wellness initiativesFruit and espresso in the office5 weeks Annual Leave after 5 years' serviceHow to apply If you're keen to join a supportive team in a dynamic and rewarding role, use the link below to be directed to our Careers Website and apply now!
Please refer to the job description for more information, or contact Kevin Whitehead, P&C Talent Acquisition Partner at ******
Please note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and policy vetting checks.

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