Parks Officer

Gisborne District Council; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern offices

Eye exams

Southern Cross discounts

Retail perks

Relocation assistance

Flexible hours

Job summary

Gisborne District Council is seeking a dedicated Parks Officer to ensure Liveable Spaces are safe, well-maintained and enjoyed by the community. The role blends field work, project coordination, contractor management and health and safety across parks, reserves, playgrounds and sports grounds.

You will monitor conditions, coordinate maintenance, respond to enquiries, manage park events and licences, and support asset planning and community engagement in Gisborne.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the condition of parks, reserves, sports grounds, playgrounds and community spaces
• Building strong relationships with contractors, community groups, mana whenua and internal teams
• Coordinating maintenance and improvement works with Council contractors
• Managing Requests for Service (RFS) and responding to customer enquiries
• Assessing applications for park bookings, events, private use of parks and neighbouring fence co-funding
• Leading health and safety coordination within the Liveable Spaces team
• Manage the community leases and licences for Council-owned parks and reserves
• Delivery of small renewal and improvement projects from procurement through to completion
• Provide advice to support future asset planning and investment

Job description

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Are you passionate about looking after the places and spaces where Tairāwhiti comes together?

At Gisborne District Council, our parks, reserves, playgrounds and open spaces are at the heart of our communities. From neighbourhood parks to sportsgrounds and coastal reserves, these places connect people, support wellbeing and create opportunities for recreation and events.

We're looking for a dedicated, passionate Parks Officer to ensure our Liveable Spaces are safe, well-maintained and enjoyed by our community.

This is a varied role that combines field work, project coordination, contractor management, customer service and health and safety. No two days are the same - you could be inspecting playgrounds, working alongside sports clubs and codes, coordinating maintenance projects, responding to community enquiries, reviewing event applications or working alongside contractors to deliver improvements across our parks network.

Monitoring the condition of parks, reserves, sports grounds, playgrounds and community spaces Building strong relationships with contractors, community groups, mana whenua and internal teams

Coordinating maintenance and improvement works with Council contractors

Managing Requests for Service (RFS) and responding to customer enquiries

Assessing applications for park bookings, events, private use of parks and neighbouring fence co-funding

Leading health and safety coordination within the Liveable Spaces team, including reviewing contractor safety plans and undertaking site audits

Manage the community leases and licences for Council-owned parks and reserves

Delivery of small renewal and improvement projects from procurement through to completion

Provide advice to support future asset planning and investment

Monitoring the condition of parks, reserves, sports grounds, playgrounds and community spaces

Building strong relationships with contractors, community groups, mana whenua and internal teams

Coordinating maintenance and improvement works with Council contractors

Managing Requests for Service (RFS) and responding to customer enquiries

Assessing applications for park bookings, events, private use of parks and neighbouring fence co-funding

Leading health and safety coordination within the Liveable Spaces team, including reviewing contractor safety plans and undertaking site audits

Manage the community leases and licences for Council-owned parks and reserves

Delivery of small renewal and improvement projects from procurement through to completion

Provide advice to support future asset planning and investment

Work-life balance:Flexible hours to help you manage personal commitments andmaintainwellbeing

Wellbeing first:Ora Day,PiritahiDay, EAP, flu injection, health checks& optional access to our Fitness Passport package

Perks:Modern offices, eye exams, Southern Cross discounts, retailperks

Growth:A values-led environment where your development is supported

Relocation support:Assistanceavailable to help you make the move to Gisborne

Location:Live and work in stunning Gisborne – close to the beach,riversand bush

Gisborne District Council is one of only six unitary authorities in Aotearoa, meaning we deliver both district and regional council mahi. We’re committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, weaving te ao Māori into everything we do, and making a real difference for the people and places of Tairāwhiti.

Our mahi is diverse, from looking after roads, water, rubbish and recycling, to protecting our environment, supporting community facilities like pools, parks and libraries, and shaping the region’s future through planning and governance. With over 500 staff, we’re a team that’s passionate about making Tairāwhiti a thriving place to live, work and play

For more information, email ***********@gdc.govt.nz

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position will be filled once the right candidate is identified.