As the Parks Asset Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead the team responsible for maintaining and enhancing the hard landscape features.Ko wai matou - Who are weTe Kaunihera-a-rohe o Ngamotu - New Plymouth District Council is a local government organisation located in the heart of New Plymouth. Our vision is to be the Sustainable Lifestyle Capital, and our district boasts a spectacular natural beauty from Taranaki Maunga to the moana. In 2021, we were awarded the most liveable city (for a population between 75,000 and 150,000) by the International Awards for Liveable Communities. We work collaboratively with iwi, Government, not-for-profits and businesses to achieve outcomes that benefit our community.Te aheinga - The opportunityAs the Parks Asset Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead the team responsible for maintaining and enhancing the hard landscape features within our parks and open spaces. Your role will involve overseeing the execution of the scheduled work programme for hard landscape activities, ensuring that our parks' infrastructure is well-maintained and meets the highest standards of safety and quality.Tino takohanga - Key responsibilities:- Actively ensure that good employer obligations and legislative requirements are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation- Asset management inspections, work schedules and engineers' reports are organised for good parks asset management- Asset data is updated, and new assets created to maintain records- Ensure asset are disposed of environmentally accepted practice and look for opportunities to reduce council waste and recycle where appropriate- Supervise and manage contractors where required to upkeep parks asset- Develop a safety culture within the team and lead by example.- Develop inspections, schedules, support the Playground, walkways maintenance and asset renewalsNga tino pukenga me nga wheako - Essential skills and experience:- Relevant National Qualification in Landscaping, Civil or construction- Experience in asset data- Have good technically application skills and is computer trained and competentHe aha ai a Taranaki? - Why Taranaki?With the stunning Mt Taranaki as a backdrop and the warm iron sands along our coast, it is no wonder Taranaki is one of the best regions in New Zealand and the world. In Taranaki it's easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career. Our regions' dynamic surf, multitude of parks and gardens, iconic walkways, major events calendar and mountain playground make this the place to live!Ou matou rourou - What we offerAt the New Plymouth District Council we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities as well as personal and professional development.You can expect to start in this permanent, full-time role with us between $84,383 and $90,945.We have also put together an 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition.If you think this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!Applications close on Sunday, 30 June 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr
