We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to manage sport and active recreation facilities for the Whangarei District Council. This role manages our current facilities as well as provides high-level direction on meeting current and future active recreation and sports facility needs for the district.
Key Responsibilities The objective of this role is to ensure the community has the required facilities for community sport and active recreation ensuring more people are more active, more often. This will involve preparing and maintaining our sports fields and facilities, upgrades to existing facilities and developing new facilities to meet demand and growth.In this role, you will prepare contract documents for maintenance and minor capital works, including scope and specifications, and brief consultants as necessary. You will review documents prior to tender, analyse and evaluate tenders, assess contractor attributes, and manage pre- and post-award contract procedures.Additionally, you will evaluate and authorise variations, prepare progress payment certificates, and monitor contractor performance through regular audits. Ensuring compliance with council standards, health and safety requirements, and council policies is crucial.You will also manage and report expenditure against budgets in the appropriate cost centres and prepare agenda items for council regarding contracts and asset management.You will contribute to setting service level requirements, assist in developing draft Annual Plan and Long-Term Plan budgets, implement park maintenance programmes, and contribute to the parks asset management database.Your relationship management duties will include supervising and directing contractors, liaising and briefing consultants, maintaining liaison with internal customers and Parks service providers.In terms of community liaison, you will develop and maintain partnerships with the community and sports clubs to maximise council resources, promote open space values through presentations and education, and act on public feedback regarding facilities and services provided.You will also play a key role in working with the community to plan new facilities which achieve the objectives of the Active Recreation and Sports Strategy.Working within Council Here at Whangarei District Council, we take genuine pride in having one of New Zealand's most welcoming and supportive work environments, with the awards to prove it. We continually strive to provide the best working environment for our people. Part of this satisfaction comes from knowing we make a difference with the work we do. Our organisation is small enough for independent work to be valued, and big enough to make an impact within our community.
We also proudly offer additional 'on the job' benefits in the form of:
Health InsuranceLife Insurance (2 x base salary)Supported learning and development opportunitiesWhangarei is a district on the rise. It is Northland's only city and largest commercial centre. Nestled between forest clad hills at the heart of the beautiful Whangarei Harbour, nowhere in the district is more than 40 kilometers away from our spectacular coastline and commuting to WDC's CBD location is a breeze.
This is an exciting time for the District, with a growing population and new developments in Whangarei City. We take our reputation as a lifestyle destination very seriously, and there's a lot to make you 'Love it Here!'
Ready to apply? If you are ready to contribute your unique skills to making a difference in the community we serve, to be challenged as a professional and to spend more time doing what you love, Apply Now!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the People and Capability team on: (09) 430 4200 or 0800 932 463.
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