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Community Facilities OfficerMackenzie District Council • Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
Community Facilities Officer

Community Facilities Officer

Mackenzie District Council • Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
15 hours ago
Job description

About the role (permanent, part-time - 25 hours per week)

We are looking for a Community Facilities Officer to manage the Twizel Events Centre (TEC) and other community facilities in the Pukaki ward, including pensioner flats. This role is essential in ensuring facilities are run efficiently while being a safe and functional space for the community to use.

With managing the Twizel Event Centre being the core aspect of this role, you will be the main contact for the community to get in touch with regarding anything TEC related which means building strong relationships with users, stakeholders, tenants, and contractors.

Key responsibilities include the following :

  • Oversee all maintenance, cleaning and minor works in the TEC and Twizel pensioner flats
  • Liaise with public and community groups and actively support localism, sustainability, and new user initiatives in the TEC
  • Develop, implement, and manage a facility maintenance programme in liaison with the Public Facilities, Parks, and Places (PFPP) Manager
  • Manage local events at the TEC, working closely with the Compliance and Regulatory, Engineering and Planning Teams
  • Develop and maintain functional and positive relationships with regular hirers, customers, lessees, community members and contractors etc.
  • Assist the PFPP team with tasks in the Pukaki Ward where required

About you

You will have a keen interest in your community and providing exceptional service and support to all stakeholders.

You will also have some or all of the following :

  • Five years' experience working in or managing facilities, and working with community groups (preferable)
  • Experience with basic practical maintenance and repair skills
  • Proven experience in managing budgetsExcellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Full, valid drivers' licence
  • We can offer you the following :

  • A competitive salary to be negotiated with the successful candidate
  • Annual salary review and regular performance reviews to promote progression in your role
  • A range of staff benefits including health insurance, professional memberships to encourage professional development, and a range of retail discounts including discounted fuel.
  • A supportive team and manager that values both autonomy and teamwork to achieve a shared vision
  • At Mackenzie District Council we work together as a team to deliver the best outcomes for our district. We are crafting new ways of working together, and each one of us has an essential role in making our district the best place to live, work and play.

    As part of Team Mack, we aim to give superb service to our customers, working together as a team, building a culture where we can all contribute our ideas, focusing on outcomes.

    How to apply

    If some or all of this role aligns with you, please click 'Apply' and follow the prompts and if you would like a copy of the position description, click here. If you would like more information about the role or Mackenzie District Council, contact Nicole Colvill (HR and H&S Coordinator) for a confidential chat on or

  • @mackenzie.govt.nz.
  • Applications close on Wednesday, 10 December.

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