Discover a career with purpose at Waitaki District Council Waitaki District Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our 23,000 residents and creating a thriving, sustainable community. With a committed team of professionals, we provide essential services 24/7, ensuring the wellbeing of our district. We manage infrastructure, environmental conservation, community development, and regulatory services, responding to thousands of community interactions each year while proactively addressing local needs and challenges.
The Facilities Support Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of Council facilities and assets. Reporting to the Facilities Lead, this role involves the coordination of both planned and reactive maintenance, customer request management, and day-to-day scheduling of facility-related tasks. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to communicate project updates and ensure timely service delivery. In this position, you'll handle contractor management, make autonomous decisions on maintenance tasks, and maintain a task management system to optimise resource allocation.
Key Responsibilities: Managing the Council's vehicle fleet to ensure safety and efficient use. Assisting in budget preparation and procurement. Supporting Health and Safety (H&S) and Risk Management reviews. Delivering minor projects and building maintenance. He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bring The preferred candidate will have:
Relevant Qualifications and Experience: A recognised qualification at the Diploma level or NCEA Level 2/3 and experience coordinating facility management activities in complex or multi-purpose environments. You will need a full NZ Driver's Licence. Facilities Management and Coordination Skills: Demonstrated experience in managing facility maintenance schedules, coordinating contractor services, and responding to both planned and reactive work requests. A solid understanding of contractor management, as well as health and safety compliance in facility operations, is essential. Customer Focus and Organisational Abilities: A customer-centric approach with excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders and internal teams effectively. You'll bring strong organisational abilities, enabling you to prioritise tasks, manage workflows, and contribute to budget preparation and procurement processes. Me pehea te tono | How to Apply If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored Cover Letter and CV. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which may include references, credit check, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.
All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email.
All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
The salary for this position will commence between $65,701 and $69,566 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Applications close 18 November 2024, however, due to the possibility of a high number of applications, this role may close earlier. For any queries related to this position, please contact ******
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