Manager - Parks and Property

Recruitmenthub; Manawatū-Whanganui; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Whanganui District Council invites applications for a Senior Manager – Parks and Property to lead a diverse portfolio of iconic assets including Virginia Lake, Kowhai Park, Cook's Gardens, and cultural facilities.

You will provide strategic leadership across operations, asset planning, contract delivery and long-term investment decisions, building high-performing teams and ensuring assets are sustainable and resilient for future generations.

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management, property, parks, infrastructure or community facilities.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Parks and Property team to manage the district's assets and facilities.
• Provide strategic leadership across operations, asset planning, contract delivery and long-term investments.
• Drive sustainability, resilience and quality outcomes for Whanganui's assets and communities.

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Manager - Parks and Property

Whanganui, New Zealand

Reference: 6932891

Manager - Parks and Property

Lead the places that make Whanganui special.

Whanganui District Council is seeking an exceptional leader to guide our new ly re focused Parks and Property team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of some of the district's most iconic assets, including Virginia Lake, Kowhai Park, Cook's Gardens, the Whanganui Regional Museum, Sarjeant Gallery, the Royal Whanganui Opera House, our cemeteries, community facilities, housing portfolio, commercial properties, parks and open spaces.

Reporting at a senior level within Council, you will lead a diverse portfolio responsible for the stewardship, performance and development of community places that contribute to Whanganui's identity, wellbeing, heritage, recreation and economic vitality. You will provide strategic leadership across operations, property management, asset planning, contract delivery and long-term investment decisions.

We are looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader with experience in asset management, property, parks, infrastructure or community facilities. You will be passionate about delivering great community outcomes, building high-performing teams and ensuring Council's assets are sustainable, resilient and fit for future generations.

This is more than a management role. It is an opportunity to help shape and showcase the places that residents and visitors value most, while playing a leading role in the future development of Whanganui.

Stewarding places and property for Whanganui's wellbeing, prosperity and future.For information about this role please email Lance Kennedy, Chief Infrastructure Officer [e-mail]