About the role:

Selwyn District Council is on the hunt for a Reserves Officer—someone who can turn parks into places where the community comes alive.

You'll be the go-to person for everything reserves-related. Think:

Helping sports clubs, schools, and volunteers make the most of our parks. Getting out and about (yes, actual fresh air!) to check sites and solve problems. Coordinating events, working bees, and community activities. Sharing updates, gathering feedback, and making sure our green spaces are loved by all.

• Community Connector: You'll help our community enjoy our facilities, plan events, and feel supported.
• On-the-Ground Guru: Visit reserves, check conditions, and make sure everything's safe and welcoming. Spot issues early and help resolve them before they become problems.
• Event Extraordinaire: Coordinate working bees, community activities, and small-scale projects that make our parks even better.
• Voice of the People: Share Council updates, gather feedback, and champion ideas that reflect what our residents want.
• Team Player: Work alongside other Parks and Reserves Officers to deliver upgrades and improvements that make a real difference.

About you:

You're not just looking for a job—you're looking for a role where you can make a difference. Here's what makes you perfect for this:

You will also have:

• People Person: You love building relationships and helping others succeed.
• Problem Solver: You don't panic when things go wrong—you find practical solutions.
• Organised & Reliable: You can juggle multiple tasks and keep things moving.
• Culturally Aware: You respect diversity and embrace Te Ao Māori values.
• Experience Counts: You've got around 3+ years in parks, reserves, or community engagement.
• Tech & Tools: Comfortable using technology and happy to learn new systems.
• Driver's Licence: You're ready to hit the road (and the trails!) full current license

What we can offer:

• Great work-life balance with flexibility
• Career coaching and development

• Life insurance
• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Two weeks paid Partners Leave
• Sick leave from day one
• Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension
• Discounts with local and national businesses

About us:

Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.

Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We value the safety of our community - this role requires a satisfactory safety check including police vetting and for you to pass a drug and alcohol test.

Please note: this role closes on 6 January 2026. With Christmas and New Year holidays, any requested call backs will not be answered from 24 December until 5 January 2026.

If you're ready to swap fluorescent lights for sunshine and spreadsheets for site visits, apply now and help us keep Selwyn's parks buzzing with life!