Contract Supervisor Parks & Facilities Kaiwhakarite Kirimana

• $77-81K p/a + generous leave provisions + staff discounts 
• Enjoy a balance of office based and field-based work in a diverse taioa environment. 
• Rā Oranga Wellness days + ongoing professional development opportunities. 

Our Parks and Facilities team serve to protect our taiao (environment) and enhance community wellbeing and involvement by showing manaakitanga for our wide-open spaces and facilities, through connecting people to nature and recreation. 

Kō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role  

Due to retirement and another team member moving on after 10 years, we have two opportunities: 

• Contracts Supervisor – Parks 
• Contracts Supervisor - Facilities 

These positions focus on working in partnership with contract suppliers to ensure they are delivering on agreed standards, enabling excellent parks and facilities across Nelson City. This includes coordinating service requests, ensuing correct pricing and charging, and managing other aspects of overseeing contract partners.  

You will participate as a part of a waka team to manage Parks and Facility contracts ensuring Nelson City Council and the community receive a high level of service. 

Ko ngā pūmanawa ōu| About you 

As an experienced contract manager, you will have an operational background in facilities/turf management and/or amenity horticulture. Your passion for parks will complement your technical experience in managing contract suppliers, pricing and charging correctly, liaising with residents and other stakeholders and managing other aspects of Nelson City Council parks and reserves. 

A positive flexible approach, demonstrated contract management experience, strong relationship management skills and excellent administrative skills are essential. 

From contributing to contact documentation to liaising with community groups, we can assure you that no two days will be the same.  You’ll work closely with colleagues on the development of asset management plans and infrastructure projects.  You will also enjoy working with our community to address urgent issues that arise.   

Collaboration is critical in this role, you will be able to build strong relationships with your contractors, use your horticulture OR facilities/turf management background to advocate for best practice throughout our parks network and will work with stakeholders to ensure our parks and green spaces are amazing places to be.  

Additionally, you will have the following experience: 

• Solid contract procurement and management skills 
• Sound understanding and hands on practical experience of parks/facilities projects 
• Experience in project management (managing quality outcomes, budgets and risk) 
• Experience of understanding and managing budgets 
• Excellent relationship building skills with internal and external customers 
• Great written and oral communication skills 

In return, this role offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the Nelson region. 

Ko ngā painga mōu | What we offer 

In return for bringing your skills, knowledge and experience to us, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, generous leave provisions including rāoranga wellbeing days, hybrid and flexible working options, and ongoing personal and professional development opportunities in an inclusive and supportive work environment. 

Rā whakakapi | Applications close: 5pm Thursday 27th June 2024 

Ina he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries: about the Contracts Supervisor – Parks role contact Sarah Clarke [email protected] or about the Contracts Supervisor – Facilities role contact Hannah Curwood - [email protected]