Christchurch City Council Looking for Operational Delivery Lead Road Landscapes at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

The Road Amenity and Asset Protection Team look after all activities happening within the legal road, from private boundary to private boundary. Our work is varied, and one of these aspects is managing Council’s landscape assets on the road, we are there to make sure the community can use this area safely.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Responsibilities

The Operational Delivery Lead Road Landscapes is responsible for providing effective administration and management of the Road Landscape contract. Working closely with our teams Tree Arborist you will provide support and information in a variety of areas, ensuring quality standards and customer service expectations are met while achieving environmental, social and economic efficiencies. This is done through:

• Managing the capital and maintenance of the Transport Unit’s Road landscape assets in the transport road corridor
• Providing expert technical advice and work with the Road Amenity and Asset Protection Team Leader, the Engineer’s Representative, and Operations Manager Transport
• Advising and collaborating with the Contractors, ensuring that all work is completed to specification and to agreed quality standards
• Maintaining positive relationships with Contractors, NZTA and other agencies
• Managing contract work timetables, ensuring projects and Council works are accomplished with maximum unity

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A qualification in horticulture or extensive experience in a similar role
• 5 years of contract management experience
• A demonstrable knowledge of and passion for managing Road Landscape assets
• The ability to work self directedly as well as in a team environment
• Finance and project management experience
• Strong customer and relationship management skills

What’s in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want To Be Involved In Shaping Your City? Here At The Council We Know Our Strength Comes From Our People, Working Together As One Team To Create Results. When You Join Us, You’re Getting Involved First Hand, And Contributing To Crafting The Christchurch Community. You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [email protected]

Hours of work – 37.5 – 40 hours per week

Position – Permanent

Location – This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices – 53 Hereford Street

Salary – The salary band for this position goes from $88,003 to $97,781 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Closing Date – 11/04/2025

To view the position description for this role please visit Operational Delivery Lead Road Landscapes – Jobs at Christchurch City Council

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.