We currently have a part-time (22.5 hours per week) opportunity for someone who is passionate about serving our community and experienced in the coordination of key stakeholders to join our dedicated Parks Team in this newly created role.

About Us

Our Parks Team is committed to delivering quality outcomes for our community - providing investigation, design and construction of Parks Infrastructure Assets. We service our district open spaces stretching from Bland Bay in the north to Langs Beach in the south and from Waiotira in the west to Urquharts Bay in the east.

Here at Whangārei District Council, our continually developing culture is built around principles of delivering for our customers, our tikanga, and working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for our community. We take pride in looking after our people, who enjoy the opportunity to carry out work that really makes an impact within our district.

About the Role

Serving as the primary point of contact within Council to ensure issues arising from homelessness and unauthorised occupation of public land are being effectively coordinated across the organization; helping maintain community safety and ensuring that Council land is able to be used effectively. To be successful in the role you will also need to develop sustainable relationships with Hapū and key stakeholders within our community to ensure effective engagement and collaboration.

What You'll Bring

If this sounds like an opportunity you'd like to explore further we're looking for applications from candidates able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Relevant tertiary level qualification in social sciences or related discipline.
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to coordinate efforts towards achievement of long-term goals.
• Ability to form highly effective, collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Understanding of local government processes.
• Ability to interpret legislation and identify pragmatic application options.
• Ability to effectively facilitate and mediate between the operational side of Council and community. 
• Excellent ability to assess and proactively manage risk.
• Highly adept at de-escalating emotive situations.
• Ability and desire to work in a way that is consistent with our organisational tikanga.

Why Join Us?

With a stunning natural environment, great schools, and short commutes, working with us here at Whangārei District Council may be the change you have been looking for. We're committed to making Whangārei a great place to live - and as someone focused on making a positive contribution to their community we want you to be part of that journey.

Ready to get started?

If you have any questions, contact the People and Capability team on 0800 932 463. We look forward to hearing from you!