Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves a large and diverse area, key towns include Raglan, Huntly, Ngaaruawaahia, Tuakau and Te Kauwhata. Smaller settlements include Gordonton, Matangi, Tamahere, Meremere, Port Waikato and Pookeno.
Our Head office in Ngaaruawaahia is an open plan hot desking environment, it includes a collab space as well as unique areas to work or meet with colleagues, Waikato River walks and the chance to hit the Hakarimatas on your lunch break. We also have an onsite cafeteria, free parking, work-life balance and flexible working.
The Waikato district and Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato have much to offer. We prioritise the well-being of our employees and have cultivated an environment of hard work, respect, trust, empathy, and support.
About this role: Our Council Facilities Team has an exciting opportunity for someone to join our awesome organisation. We're looking for someone who goes the extra mile for customers, and is solution orientated with a proactive approach.
Waikato District Council is home to over 150 facilities that provide services for our community to come together and connect, and the maintenance of these is the purpose of the Council Facilities Team. Our facilities range from libraries, aquatic centres, pensioner units, public toilets, to changing rooms and pump sheds. As the Facilities Management Officer, you will provide support and have oversight of the maintenance and care for all the facilities and our fleet.
What I do? Based at our Ngaaruawaahia Office, you'll work closely with our contractors and internal and external customers while supporting the Facilities Team to keep the council assets/fleet maintained and compliant. Each day will be different, the tasks will vary and you will need to be adaptable in a fast-paced and changing environment.
What I bring? You'll have experience in facilities maintenance and contract management along with an understanding of local government. You will also be well versed in Fleet and Project Management. You'll be organised, show initiative, and enjoy working with a diverse range of customers and stakeholders.
If you're forward-thinking, have the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once, and want to join a team that delivers great service to our community, then we want to talk with you!
Why join our team: We are an organisation embracing flexible working. You have the possibility of working from throughout our beautiful district in a manner that works for you, the business, and our communities. The team you would join has fun while they work, enjoys a laugh, and is highly respected throughout the organisation. Our applicants do need to have existing rights to work in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Submit your application today! Application closing date: Sunday, 8th of September 2024 at 11:55pm.
To apply for this job, please go online to www.joinourteam.co.nz and enter the job code: 31361LGC
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