Below is a brief description of this vacancyThis page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role.Full-Time - 40 hours per weekReference: 6701768Do you want a change in lifestyle?If so, here's your opportunity!About our District - Our mission is to make our communities better and this role will play a key part in achieving this. We are located in a tranquil area of New Zealand offering some of the best access to the great outdoors. We also boast attractive housing prices for your town, village or rural lifestyle and we are within commuting distance to larger centres.About our Organisation - We are an energetic and progressive, values-based organisation, which is dedicated to providing quality services and facilities for our communities. We place a strong emphasis on our organisational culture, which in turn creates strong engagement across our team. We employ people with a 'Can Do' attitude who want to work for a united organisation with a strong sense of family that is proud to serve its communities.At STDC, we offer a proven "best place to work" environment, access to a sick leave bank, flexible working opportunities and retention incentive benefit upon four years of employment. Our team culture encourages innovation, we care about your professional development, and you will be working with an elite and motivated team of professionals.About the Role - The purpose of the position is to effectively and efficiently maintain the District's Roading, Streetlight and Footpath networks and assets by managing contracts and ensuring that customer service enquiries relating to the provision of these services are dealt with in accordance with Council Policy. This position will also carry out specific projects and works as required by the Roading Team Leader and assist in organising, planning and implementing strategy.Do you have what it takes? - This is a busy role and if you want plenty of variety, this role has it from managing road maintenance and related contracts to managing and overseeing contractors, undertaking network inspections, liaising with contractors, managing the documentation related to contract management and reviewing and evaluating to ensure any work undertaken is appropriate and constructed in accordance with established NZTA standards and other relevant documentation such as NZS 4404, the wider Roading strategy, STDC District Plan, policies and procedures.You will also ensure contractors and consultants meet all health and safety requirements as set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act and Council's policies, provide the Roading Team Leader with actual and forecast monthly spend on all contracts managed and write contracts for maintenance works to be released for tender, and undertake Tender Evaluations and Recommendations.About You - You are a talented team player with a diploma in Civil Engineering or Roading who has a "can-do" attitude and is looking for career transforming opportunities. You will have the ability to connect and engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, build new relationships and your communication skills will be of a high caliber enabling you to engage with a range of key audiences.You will enjoy taking on new challenges and drawing on your technical expertise to manage complex situations to achieve a successful outcome. You will be computer literate covering a variety of applications and be able to express ideas clearly and concisely.The salary range for this position is between $92,790pa - $103,100pa and the appointed starting level will be dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed during interviews with shortlisted candidates.How to applyIf this role appeals to you, head over to our website at:https://southtaranaki.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6701768 where you can access the background information and job description for the role.If submitting an application, please ensure you provide a covering letter outlining your skills and experience for the role along with your most current CV.Applications close at 4pm on Monday, 30 December 2024 or when a suitable candidate has been appointed to the role.Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, therefore must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa. In terms of residence class visa applications, priority will be given where the applicant is in New Zealand.South Taranaki District Council is an Accredited Employer so if you're moving to the region, we can offer practical support and some financial assistance. This includes employer sponsorship for your visa application.
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