Community Safety Support Team Leader
Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) is not your 'typical local government' employer, we are on a journey to become exceptional. If you are looking for a new opportunity or want to expand your horizons - working collaboratively on mahi that is fast-paced and equally rewarding, not to mention being a part of shaping the future of the Waikato district...
Who are we looking for
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our customer committed hard working team as Community Safety Support Team Leader. In this role, you will lead a team of Community Safety Support Officers responsible for keeping our communities safe, healthy and thriving in terms of Animal Control, Environmental Health and Monitoring and Bylaws. You will play a crucial role in building team capability and in developing and maintaining positive, effective relationships with customers and colleagues, ensuring professional and customer-centric service delivery.
Ideally, you will have:
Proven business support experience in a leadership role, ideally within a community safety or regulatory compliance environment
Strong understanding of Environmental Health, Compliance, or Animal Control operations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Relevant qualifications and certifications may be an advantage
Local Government knowledge and customer service experience
Strong alignment with Our 'Do It Right' Values, creating Liveable, Thriving and Connected Communities
Our team is made up of customer committed and dedicated people. We are looking for someone to complement this already robust team.
Why join our team
Our head office is based in north Waikato's, Ngaruawahia, 15 minutes from Hamilton or an hour or so from Auckland against the traffic. You've got the benefits of an easy commute, free parking, work-life balance, flexible working, Waikato River walks and the chance to hit the Hakarimatas on your lunch break.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We welcome applicants who are keen on rolling up their sleeves and helping to bring this to life. We ensure all parts of our recruitment and employment processes are carried out without discrimination.
We have a strong safety culture and as part of this our preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening which includes alcohol and drug testing.
To apply for this job, please go online to www.joinourteam.co.nz and enter the job code 31060LGC.
Application Closing Date: Friday, 23 August at 11:55pm.
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