At Matamata-Piako District Council we want to be your employer of choice - by helping you to balance life and work, by offering learning opportunities, by paying you well and offering benefits in a way that will assist you to thrive, while striving to be socially responsible, consistent and fair to all.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Parks and Facilities Advisor! In this role you will assist with the development, review, and implementation of policies, strategies and plans related to parks and recreation. You will also work alongside other teams and provide advice to the wider organisation and the public on parks and facilities matters. Typical tasks include:
Researching land status and history
Assessing the potential effects of proposals
Interpreting legislation and policy to practical situations
Engaging with the public
Writing and presenting reports
This is a fulltime (40 hours per week), permanent position based in our Te Aroha office. The salary range for this position is $76,952 to $90,531.
About you
Our ideal applicant will have a tertiary qualification. It would be preferred if the relevant qualification was in a field such as public policy, planning, amenity horticulture, environmental management or similar.
Ideally you will already know your way around policies, plans and legislation, will have excellent time management, and the ability to think strategically will come naturally.
Two years work experience in local authority or government organisation is essential.
Why choose us?
There are many great things about working at MPDC. But the top ranked reason our staff give time and time again is 'the people'. We have a dynamic work environment with plenty of laughter and a great staff culture. We believe people are the key to the success of our organisation and we like to look after our own.
Some of the staff benefits we offer are:
Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
The ability to earn performance payments
Extra annual leave awarded with years of service
Long service leave
Sick leave on commencement of employment
Partners paid parental leave
Discounts at council pool facilities
Free parking
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support
Crediting current continuous New Zealand local government service for the purpose of annual and long service leave entitlements
The Matamata-Piako district has something for everyone - a stunning mountain with fantastic bushwalks on your doorstep and mineral spas to relax in after a hard day at work. There's all the benefits of living in a small town like safe communities, free parking and no traffic lights, but it's close enough to Hamilton and Tauranga to enjoy the city life. It's just over half an hour to the beach, only 90 minutes to Auckland and a couple of hours from the ski fields - why wouldn't you want to work in such a central district with so much to offer?
So what are you waiting for? Apply today!
Reference # 32380
Posted on 22 Nov 2024
Closes on 06 Dec 2024 12:00
Location(s) Te Aroha
Expertise Community Services & Development, Parks & Facilities, Planning
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