Asset Services Team Leader

70 Vaughan Road, Lynmore, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

Job Description

Posted Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 9 : 00 am | Expires Sunday, 30 November 2025 at 8 : 59 am

Unleash your potential in Rotorua : Where work and life thrive together!

Imagine a workplace where your efforts directly shape the future of the vibrant community that is Rotorua. Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua |Rotorua Lakes Council offers you that opportunity and more. With a team of over 400 staff, we're the driving force behind transformative projects like the revitalisation of the Rotorua Aquatic Centre and hosts to the first NRL Indigenous All Stars games in Aotearoa. After a fulfilling day at mahi, soak in our abundance of geothermal pools, explore the mesmerising ngāwha (geysers), and conquer world-famous mountain biking trails. As we stand firmly committed to biculturalism and collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, your appreciation for Māori values, te reo, and tikanga Māori will flourish. Join us and shape your career in an environment where innovation meets tradition.

He kai kai āu ringa! Nau mai! You have the opportunity to make a huge difference! Come join us!

Rotorua Lakes Council is looking for a hands-on, motivated leader to guide our Asset Services team in maintaining and improving the city’s parks, reserves, and public spaces. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in the outdoors, enjoys leading by example, and takes pride in creating safe, well-maintained community environments.

Reporting to the Asset and Services Manager, you’ll lead a team of around seven, overseeing maintenance and minor construction of council assets such as playgrounds, bridges, shelters, and park furniture. You’ll plan and deliver maintenance programmes, respond to service requests, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Collaboration is key — you’ll work with internal teams, contractors, community groups, and iwi partners to keep projects running smoothly and deliver great results for Rotorua. Strong leadership, communication, and planning skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of asset maintenance and health and safety compliance.

We’re seeking someone with a trade qualification in building, carpentry, or a related field, and at least 3–5 years’ experience in construction or landscaping. Supervisory experience, a current driver’s license, and safety certifications are highly desirable.

If you’re ready to take the lead in enhancing Rotorua’s public spaces and supporting a capable, community-focused team, we’d love to hear from you.

Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.

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70 Vaughan Road, Lynmore, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

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