Step into a role where your work will directly enhance the places our community loves most. As an Infrastructure Officer, you'll help shape and maintain Kaipara's parks and open spaces—ensuring they remain vibrant, welcoming, and well cared for. This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful work within a supportive, tight-knit team where your contribution will truly make a difference.

• Be part of a dynamic and high-performing organisation that values innovation and collaboration.
• Enjoy strong leadership, a supportive team environment, and a focus on well-being.
• This is a fixed-term, full-time role through to 15 July 2026, based in Dargaville with flexible work-from-home options.

About the role:

As the Infrastructure Officer - Parks & Open Spaces, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing specifications and supporting the maintenance and development of parks, reserves, cemeteries, playgrounds, public toilets, and wharves to provide enjoyable spaces for all.
• Managing contracts and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and contractors, ensuring work quality meets Council standards and aligns with organisational goals.
• Identifying and driving improvements in parks and open spaces, with a focus on sustainability and biodiversity.
• Coordinating responses to customer issues and working with suppliers and contractors to ensure solutions align with work programmes and organisational efficiency.
• Contributing to asset management data and health and safety systems to uphold compliance and best practices.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in parks & recreation and in managing customer and supplier relationships
• Contract or project management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft products
• Up-to-date Health and Safety knowledge
• The ability to work independently
• A valid New Zealand driver's license

What's on offer

At Kaipara District Council, we foster a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team environment. We also offer:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• A fun, supportive and diverse team environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including regular wellbeing challenges and free fruit in the office

About us:

At Kaipara District Council, we're more than just a workplace - we're a passionate team committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy community where people love to live, work, and play. We're guided by the values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (trust), whakaute (respect), and mahia te mahi (make it happen), which shape everything we do. These values inspire us to foster an environment where people and communities thrive.

How to apply:

To view the job description and apply for this job go to: https://kaiparadc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Careers & enter ref code: 6763607

If you're keen to join a supportive team in an interesting and rewarding role, apply now!

Please refer to the job description for more information, or contact Kevin Whitehead, P&C Talent Acquisition Partner at careers@kaipara.govt.nz -

Please note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and police vetting checks.