Christchurch City Council Looking for Parks Operations Programmer and Analyst at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

Christchurch is recognised as New Zealand’s garden city with over 1200 parks and gardens. From neighbourhood parks with family playgrounds to wilderness walks on the Port Hills, our residents are never far from a place to play, relax or be adventurous.

We need a Parks Operations Programmer& Analyst to provide workforce programming services and subsequent performance analysis across internal service delivery teams and external third party contracts. Using your analytical skills, you’ll work within Council systems and databases to both assist with the programming of work but also interpret the data and report the outcomes to management across the Parks department to inform business decisions.

About The Role

You’ll be the triage officer responsible for routing customer queries through to the right response teams for resolution; fielding these queries over the phone and on the computer. You’ll also enjoy providing administrative and strategic support to the parks operational leaders.

About You

You’ll have a natural ability to relate to a wide range of personalities, as not only will you work directly with internal and external customers, you’ll also be tasked with training people on the use of systems for their work programming and reporting.

Requirements Of The Role

• Hold a relevant degree in in operations programming and management
• Extensive experience in a workforce management setting
• Experience in a parks and open spaces environment would be considered an advantage

If you bring the experience we are looking for, are passionate about helping customers, see yourself as a team player and enjoy working with a range of technologies we want to hear from you. You’ll be exposed to the big picture as they will be asked to provide data and insight in important parks decisions.

This is a diverse environment, and it’s your chance to join a team where variety is not just a statement but a reality. Take on a role at the Council, and take pride in making a difference to our great city every day. Let’s talk.

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 – Full time

Location – This position is primarily based at Civic Offices, Hereford Street

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.