About the Role

The opportunity to merge your engineering, policy management and administrative skills is here! Stratford District Council is seeking an enthusiastic and detailed-oriented Asset Officer to join the Assets Department and make a significant impact to our team.

This role is a permanent, part time position of 30 hours per week with the specific hours to be negotiated and set with the successful applicant. Make your work/life balance and work with us to make these hours suit you.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000 per annum with the appointed starting level dependent on the skills and experience of the candidate.

As an Assets Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing all administrative functions within our hard working, close knit Assets team. The variation in this role will make every work day exciting - working from essential asset management documents, collation and analysis of data, strategic and operational plan development, contract administration to other administrative functions that support the efficient function of the Assets Department. Project support from tenders to contracts to comms planning is another exciting element of the position.

About You

We are looking for a proactive individual with a background in engineering, policy development, and/or administration. The ideal candidate will have experience in asset management or related fields, with strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong written and verbal communication skills are essential

Stratford District Council is proud of our diverse and inclusive work environment, and our commitment to fostering genuine partnerships with Mana Whenua. Our preferred candidate will respect and acknowledge the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi to our mahi, and be open to the use of Te Ao Māori values and te reo Māori.

Why work with us?

Our staff will tell you the main reason they like working with us is "the people". We have an energetic work environment with plenty of laughter and a great staff culture is important to us. Our customers and our communities are at the centre of what we do, and our people are what makes it work. We like to look after our own. If you join us, you will also benefit from ongoing professional development, regular health checks, subsidised pool visits, group discounts with Southern Cross Healthcare, an active social club, and free car parking!

About us

The Stratford District sits in the heart of the Taranaki region, and is the gateway to Taranaki Maunga and the famous Forgotten World Highway. We're home to stunning parks and gardens, and there are countless opportunities to explore the landscape, arts and culture and local history. Working in Stratford gives you the best of both worlds - the combined benefits of living in the world-renowned Taranaki region and having a work environment that puts your lifestyle first. Not to mention our great local facilities! As a staff member of Stratford District Council there's a lot to be proud of and we welcome you to be part of the experience.