Public Facilities, Parks and Places Manager

Mackenzie District Council; Fairlie; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in New Zealand is seeking a Public Facilities, Parks, and Places Manager to oversee community facilities and ensure safety and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of leadership experience, relevant qualifications, and strong project management skills. This role offers a competitive salary, annual reviews, and a range of staff benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health insurance

Professional memberships

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years proven experience in people leadership and at least 5 years experience in a management role.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level.
• Proven experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and review of Plans for community facilities.
• Provide strategic and operational advice to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Manage the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of team members and public.
• Engage the community and stakeholders for better understanding of district features.
• Ensure value for money and budget performance for the team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Knowledge of Local Government Act

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor in Sport and Recreation

Masters in Applied Science, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced leader to take the helm of our Public Facilities, Parks, and Places Manager position. This is a varied role that is essential in making sure Mackenzie District Council’s recreational and community facilities strategy is implemented effectively and ensuring all public facilities, parks, and places are operational and safe for community use.

The Mackenzie District covers an area of 7,339 km with a range of public facilities, parks, and places, so while this role has four direct reports, it is not for the fainthearted – experience in leadership, knowledge of the legislative context that we operate in, and project management experience are vital in being successful.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, implementation, and regular review of Plans (Activity Management Plans, Reserve Management Plans etc.) for Council owned and managed community facility activities.
• Provide strategic and operational advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Elected Members on Public Facilities, Parks and Places
• Manage the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of team members, the public, and contractors who interface with Public Facilities, Parks and Places.
• Engage the community, Iwi / papatipu rūnanga and stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of and appreciation for the district’s features and assets.
• Ensure that the Public Facilities, Parks and Places Team delivers value for money and on budget performance.

About You

You will have proven experience in a management / leadership position with a keen interest in ensuring your community can benefit from safe and functional facilities. You will also have:

• 8+ years proven experience in people leadership and at least 5 year’s experience in a management role
• Relevant tertiary qualification i.e Bachelor in Sport and Recreation / Masters in Applied Science, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level
• Proven experience in project management
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act and Reserves Act and other relevant legislation

What We Can Offer You

• A competitive salary to be negotiated with the successful candidate
• Annual salary review and regular performance reviews to promote progression in your role
• A range of staff benefits including health insurance, professional memberships to encourage professional development, and a range of retail discounts including discounted fuel.
• A supportive team and manager that values both autonomy and teamwork to achieve a shared vision

About the Mackenzie District Council

At Mackenzie District Council we work together as a team to deliver the best outcomes for our district. We are crafting new ways of working together, and each one of us has an essential role in making our district the best place to live, work and play.

This could be the first step on a journey that sees you living and working in this iconic part of New Zealand. People travel from all parts of New Zealand and the world to experience our back yard with its geography dominated by the iconic Aoraki Mount Cook, and Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki provide a fantastic opportunity to escape the urban sprawl. With only a 45-minute drive from Timaru, you get the best of both worlds – experience the seaside in the city and the mountains in the mighty Mackenzie!

As part of Team Mack, we aim to give superb service to our customers, working together as a team, building a culture where we can all contribute our ideas, focusing on outcomes.

How to Apply

If some or all of this role aligns with you, please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. If you would like more information about the role or Mackenzie District Council, contact Nicole Colvill (HR & H&S Coordinator) for a confidential chat on 027 217 6858 or [e-mail].