Operations Officer

Tararua District Council; Dannevirke; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Tararua District Council seeks an Operations Officer to ensure timely maintenance across council facilities. You will respond to requests, coordinate routine works, and manage projects from scope to completion. Collaborate with contractors to meet safety and quality standards.

You will maintain records, liaise with service providers, and support continual improvement while delivering reliable community infrastructure for residents of the Tararua District.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering general maintenance or minor building works.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Practical experience coordinating contractors and maintenance activities.
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements relating to maintenance work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple jobs and competing priorities.
• Competence using work order, scheduling and reporting systems.
• Current New Zealand Driver License.

Responsibilities

• The Operations Officer is responsible for the timely and effective delivery of maintenance services across Council-owned community and recreation facilities.
• The role responds to customer requests, coordinates routine and minor maintenance works, and manages delivery from initial scope through to completion.
• It works with contractors and service providers to ensure work is delivered safely, on time and to the required standard, while maintaining accurate records and approvals.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Contractor coordination

Health and safety

Organisational skills

Work order systems

Driver license

Job description

Tararua District Council is an inclusive organisation dedicated to enhancing community wellbeing. We are committed to diversity, have a culture built on trust and valuing individual contributions, and have a strong focus on employee development. We are looking for people who share our dedication to excellence and continuous improvement. We are guided by values of Pono, Whanake, and Whanaungatanga.

About the role

The Operations Officer is responsible for the timely and effective delivery of maintenance services across Council-owned community and recreation facilities. The role responds to customer requests, coordinates routine and minor maintenance works, and manages delivery from initial scope through to completion. It works with contractors and service providers to ensure work is delivered safely, on time and to the required standard, while maintaining accurate records and approvals.

Who we are looking for

• Experience delivering general maintenance or minor building works.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Practical experience coordinating contractors and maintenance activities.
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements relating to maintenance work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple jobs and competing priorities.
• Competence using work order, scheduling and reporting systems.
• Current New Zealand Driver License.

What we offer

We offer a flexible working environment, competitive remuneration, and varied learning and career progression opportunities across the wider Council group. You’ll be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively to provide the right outcomes for our communities.

Experience the land of ranges

Tararua offers you the country lifestyle you have always dreamed of.Take advantage of adventure, scenic attractions and country hospitality at its best!If you are keen on tramping, hunting, fishing or canoeing you will be spoilt for choice.All the facilities are nearby; swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts and championship golf courses.The Tararua District provides an enviable lifestyle and work location.