Community Services Manager

Kaipara District Council

Dargaville, Northland
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago

As we embark on a journey to transform the way we work, there has never been a more exciting time to join Kaipara District Council! With several newly created positions on the horizon, we are looking for the right people to help set us up for success. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Community Services Manager to drive Council's community services across the Kaipara district.

Join a dynamic organisation where our people and our place are at the heart of everything we do
Collaborative team culture, supportive leadership and a range of well-being initiatives and benefits on offer
Full-time role based in either Mangawhai or Dargaville with WFH options.

About the opportunityThe Manager Community Services role is pivotal in driving the development of programs and services across vital sectors such as culture, recreation, and facility management within the Kaipara community. This is a unique opportunity to drive positive change and enhance community well-being by identifying needs, developing impactful programs, and ensuring effective service delivery across various Council facilities.Key responsibilities include:

Managing Kaipara's community services encompassing libraries, parks, campgrounds, and other facilities
Developing and executing diverse programs to meet community needs
Creating Business Plans aligned with Council strategy
Efficiently allocating resources to support community services
Surveying and investigating community feedback for service enhancement.

In addition, you'll lead customer service efforts, oversee financial management, and provide people leadership to ensure high-quality service delivery and community satisfaction.About youThe ideal candidate will have proven significant experience in leading community services and developing programs, and will excel in cultivating positive relationships, adeptly solving problems, and negotiating and influencing effectively. You will also possess financial acumen and be able to demonstrate a commitment to coaching and mentoring teams.In addition, you will have:

A relevant tertiary qualification
Demonstrated success in people leadership roles, including guiding teams through change
Proven experience managing budgets and external contracts
A solid understanding of relevant legislation, with local government experience being advantageous.

What we offerKaipara District Council offers a flexible, supportive, and inclusive team culture within a collaborative environment. We also offer:

Competitive salary, laptop and mobile phone
An emphasis on career pathways with ongoing professional development, study assistance options, and secondment and promotion opportunities
1 paid day off per year to volunteer in the Kaipara community
Staff healthcare, banking and retail discounts
A culture of health and wellbeing with free EAP services and regular staff wellness initiatives
Fruit and espresso in the office
5 weeks Annual Leave after 5 years' service

About Kaipara District Council (KDC)Our business is to create a thriving community, where people love to live, work and play. We pride ourselves on making a positive difference and we nurture our people and place by inspiring a vibrant healthy and caring environment with a commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Our mahi is underpinned by our values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (being trustworthy), whakaute (respect) and mahia te mahi (make it happen).How to applyIf you're keen to join a supportive team in an interesting and rewarding role, use the link below to be directed to our Careers Website and apply now!Please refer to the job description for more information, or contact Kevin Whitehead, People & Capability Advisor atPlease note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and policy vetting checks.Applications close: 29 May 2024

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