Christchurch City Council Looking for Team Leader Parks Policy and Planning at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for creating vibrant, sustainable, and community-centric parks? We are excited to invite you to join our team at CCC and bring your motivation and drive to our collaborative environment.

The Parks Planning and Policy Team plays a pivotal role in shaping the city’s diverse parks, catering to the needs of both its residents and visitors. You’ll be at the forefront of planning subdivision parks, cemeteries, parks heritage, and commercial and community use of parks, all while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and overseeing property matters. As a valued member of our Parks Unit, you will contribute to our shared mission of sustainability, community wellbeing, and upholding the core values of Christchurch’s parks.

The role

• Lead and manage your team to achieve excellence
• Work with community stakeholders, lead project teams, and provide expert planning and advice
• Offer technical guidance to Parks staff, Council units, and external stakeholders

Requirements

• 7 years experience in parks and recreation and 2 years experience in local government
• Strong background in planning, management, and relationship-building skills
• A relevant degree-level planning qualification
• 2+ years of leadership experience

There will be opportunities to upskill both in-house and with involvement in industry led training for you to keep up to date and research relevant national and international trends

You Will Also Benefit From

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.

• 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 – Monday to Friday

Location – This position is primarily based at Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

Salary –The salary band for this position goes from $93,128 to $123,948 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.