Technical Advisor - Christchurch, New Zealand - Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council

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Christchurch, New Zealand

1 week ago

Posted by:

Jack Simmons

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Description

Christchurch is recognised as New Zealand's Garden city with over 1200 parks and gardens.

From neighbourhood parks with family playgrounds to wilderness walks on the Port Hills, our residents are never far from a place to play, relax or be adventurous.

We're looking for a professional with a "can do" attitude who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure tasks are followed through to completion.

You'll be customer focused, organised and produce work of a consistently high standard.

You'll also be confident dealing with people at all levels and be able to maintain a confidential and professional manner at all times.

We are a supportive team, who understand the importance of working collaboratively to achieve a shared goal.

About the role

Coordinating and assisting with stakeholder engagement, procurement and planning of project delivery
Varied role supporting both an officebased project delivery team as well as an operational team of park rangers and maintenance officers.
Fastpaced, dynamic environment with strict deadlines
Providing accurate administration support for meetings, functions, team events and travel
Generating reports for both internal and external customers
Relationship management across internal business units
Providing direction and empowerment for the horticultural apprentices particularly for their softskill development/professional development

About you
You'll have polished administrative skills to provide high-level support, with horticultural experience being an advantage.

You'll have experience working within a team who will have varying demands based on seasons and project status, and the character to respond appropriately and competently.

You'll have a high level of computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite of products, and experience using SAP. considered an advantage.

You'll show a natural initiative in resolving problems, using your creativity to think of solutions and sharing relevant information with your team.

Strong background in similar administration based roles
Experience using the MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Competent in financial system SAP
Confidence to mentor and coach colleagues including apprentices

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors.

You will also benefit from:

Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
Collaboration exposure to wider areas of the organisation
Benefits a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?

Additional information:

Positions available:

Permanent Fulltime Monday to Friday
Community Parks
Permanent Part Time 32 hours (days are flexible however is preferable that you can work a Monday) Metropolitan Parks
Permanent Fulltime Monday to Friday
Residential Red Zone

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._