Christchurch City Council Looking for Senior Parks&Recreation Planner at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

We Are Seeking a Motivated Individual With Lots Of Initiative To Plan For The Provision And Management Of Parks Throughout Christchurch And Banks Peninsula With a Particular Focus On

• Recreation opportunities including play spaces and walkways
• Outdoor sports facilities
• Facilitating community activities including leases on parks

Your experience and knowledge in parks and recreation planning will contribute to enhancing a wide variety of outdoor sports facilities, play spaces, walkways, and various recreational assets across the more than 1300 parks dotted throughout the city.

You Will

• Provide senior-level planning and advice for the provision of recreation and community use opportunities that are sustainable, meet community needs and outcomes, and enhance the key values of the City’s parks.
• Develop comprehensive plans for the City’s parks, including management, landscape, and development plans.
• Collaborate on planning and support delivery of capital development and renewal projects.
• Facilitate community use and park leases, fostering engagement with local stakeholders.
• Contribute to Council planning documents, including strategic plans, Activity Plans, and policies.
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to team members and colleagues, supporting professional growth.
• Investigate and initiate improvements to Council policies and procedures, enhancing community outcomes related to Parks Planning.

You’ll have variety in your day-to-day activities working alongside community stakeholders, leading project teams, and planning for the capital programme. As an enthusiastic team player, you’ll provide technical and professional advice to other Parks staff and Council units as well as external stakeholders.

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

Salary – $80, 904 to $113,202 per annum

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.