Here at Whangarei District Council we take genuine pride in having one of New Zealand's most welcoming and supportive work environments. Satisfaction comes from knowing we make a difference with the work we do and while our organisation is small enough for independent work to be valued, it's also big enough to make an impact within our community. Our continually developing culture is built around principles of delivering for our customers, our tikanga, and working collaboratively with our community.
To support us in our mahi we are looking for a Team Leader - Business Support who will lead the team providing services related to fleet, security and facilities of Te Iwitahi (Civic Centre) and other locations primarily used for WDC operations. The successful candidate will also monitor and administer WDC's security, cleaning and fleet contracts providing first point of contact for all security (including CCTV) and sanitation related matters. You will also provide advisory and support services to other departments regarding issues relating to Council operating premises.
Working from our centrally located, state of the art, civic facility our ideal candidate will have experience in contract development and management, complex procurement and have the ability to lead teams supporting the effective operation of a large organisation.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role and are eager for us to consider your application you will need to be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
Tertiary level qualification in a relevant business or commerce related discipline.
5 years + experience in asset management.
5+ years experience in contract management relating to large complex contracts affecting multiple stakeholders.
Project management experience with demonstrated ability to apply Project Management Principles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others to effectively deliver results.
At Whangarei District Council we offer a range of flexible working and life balance options for those that want to work in a professional and progressive environment while still having the time to take advantage of everything our district has to offer. In addition, our employment package includes Health Insurance, Life Insurance, payment of a professional membership, continuous development opportunities and an active social club plus much more.
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