Christchurch City Council Looking for Operations Manager – Parks Maintenance at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

As Operations Manager of Community Parks Maintenance, you will be an integral part of the Parks unit. There are 900 + community parks making 90% of our parks network.

This will be a varied role for someone who is excellent at building relationships both internally and with external stakeholders. You will lead from the front with your extensive skills and knowledge to support your wider team of leaders (4 direct reports)

Purpose of the role

• Managing the maintenance teams that support our community parks (incl; Cemeteries, sports parks and neighbourhood parks)
• Liaising and directing both internal team and external contractors
• Be a key contact and act as service manager for key parks contracts
• Work with managers across the parks unit to ensure quality standards, customer services expectations are met

About You

This role requires a high level of organisation which will allow you to coordinate and allocate staff in the unit. You will have a high level of skill and experience as an operations manager or equivalent role in medium to large organisation.

Skills And Qualification

• Relevant degree in commerce/management/parks management or similar proven experience
• Formal qualification or significant proven experience in contract management specialising Parks management or similar
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years in operational leadership role

If you are interested in this role, please apply today with an up to date CV.

Working For The Christchurch City Council Allows You To Contribute Directly To The Community And Make a Positive Impact On The Lives Of Residents And Visitors. 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.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one’s skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Feel like you don’t meet every single requirement of the job description?

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. 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 every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Additional Information

Hours of work – Permanent Fulltime

Location – This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street. City Centre, Christchurch

Salary –The salary band for this position goes from $121,946 to $135,496. 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.

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.