Team Leader Parks | Kaiarataki Papa Rēhia
105-116K p.a + Health Insurance
- Leadership role + Strong contract management experience essential
- Enhance the green spaces of Whakatū
Here at Nelson City Council, we are always striving to deliver an even better service to our community. We have an opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to join us to support a positive, friendly and capable team to be successful.
We are seeking a leader with expertise and qualifications in contract management, who has the ability to implement efficiencies and service improvements.
About this role| Kō tēnei tūranga mahi
This role offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team, passionate about the sharing of knowledge and committed to the care of our parks and facilities. With an interesting mix of technical, operational, financial and relationship management; this is a role that offers depth, diversity and growth opportunities.
About you | Ko ngā pūmanawa ōu
To be successful in this role you will:
- Demonstrate your leadership strengths and experience in leading high functioning teams and complex, high value maintenance contracts to success.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive and productive relationships with colleagues, contractors, volunteers and members of the community.
- Have strong contract management and project management experience, including developing contract documentation,reports, contract auditing, and day to day operational management.
- Possess financial acumen and excellent time management skills will ensure your ability to accurately forecast, analyze and manage project on time and to budget. Procurement experience would be highly desirable.
- Proven experience planning and delivering consistent services with an eye towards making improvements and efficiencies.
- High level of oral and written communication skills including report writing, facilitation, team collaboration, consultation, and presentation skills.
- Have had experience in managing parks and reserves (preferred)
What we offer | Ko ngā painga mōu
We offer a rewarding and inclusive working environment with the chance to enhance your technical skills, surrounded by likeminded people who want to make a difference to Nelson.
Furthermore:
- Health insurance with NIB
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Relocation Assistance for those relocating from outside of the region
- Generous Leave provisions
- Ongoing professional and career development including EAP services
- Active social club, wellbeing and diversity and inclusion committees
- Easy access to public transport.
If you believe you have the relevant experience and skills and are committed to making a difference to Nelson communities, we would love to hear from you!
Click here to view the Job Description.
Applications close: | Rā whakakapi: Wednesday 11 June 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close applications prior to the end date so Apply now!
For further enquiries: | Ina he pātai anō, whakapā mai: For job related enquiries please contact Sydnie Faulknor - Recruitment Adviser sydnie.faulknor@ncc.govt.nz. Please note that applications wont be received via email, we encourage you to apply via the link to ensure we receive your interest.