Manager Community Place

Manager Community Place - Community

Date: 22 Apr 2024

Location:West Auckland, NZ, 1010

Company: Auckland Council

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We are looking for a Manager Community Place – Community, where you will join our passionate and highly motivated team, responsible for leading day-to-day operational management at two facilities located in the Puketapapa Local Board area (Wesley Community Centre / Roskill Youth Zone) including responsibility for programme development and budget / staffing allocations. The role is a fixed-term (18 months) 40 hour a week role.

You will create effective community practice, addressing needs and priorities of the local board and local communities and provide a safe, professional and welcoming environment for customers and staff.

Among others, your day-to-day duties will be to:

• Facilitate and grow community and partner-led activity to deliver services including programmes and events and provide facility and people management which meets the needs of our diverse community 
• Collaboratively manage the recruitment and induction of staff, as well as the mentoring, upskilling and coaching of existing staff.
• Lead and develop our community-based staff for delivering excellence in visitor experiences, ensuring through your work that Te ao Māori is evident in all aspects of service design and delivery

To see a copy of the position description, please click this link.

He kōrero mōu: About you

We are looking for an individual with 5 years’ experience in a specialist aspect of community development, social or community services experience and 3+ years’ experience in a leadership role. You will have solid customer service and administrative experience with strong stakeholder management skills and an ability to build rapport with a wide range of people. You understand the importance of relationships with Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau and have knowledge of local iwi and places of importance to them 

You will hold a current drivers' licence.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are committed to environmental action and green growth to achieve our vision of becoming the world’s most liveable city. 

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. You will be offered a challenge, huge variety and a real opportunity to make a difference to the community. You’ll also have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!

Click this linkto find out more about our employee benefits package.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono inaianei: Apply Now!

If you have the required experience and a passion for developing life-long learners who think and act sustainably, then we want to hear from you!

Applications close Wednesday 1st May

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.  This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.