Southland District Council Vacancies

Group Manager Services and Assets

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:20:36 +1200

Reporting to the CEO
Operating expenditure $60 million
Taking your career places

Speak to anyone in local government who has worked here and they'll tell you the breadth of this role is enormous - far more than you'd experience elsewhere. It's a role that will literally take you and your career places. It's a pivotal role and if you've hit a glass ceiling we encourage you to explore it.

The District Council is responsible for more than 30,979 square kilometres of land, with a resident population of approximately 30,000. Council is responsible for the delivery of anything from water, wastewater, stormwater, roading and bridges to environmental health, animal control, libraries and other community infrastructure, assets and services. A geographically diverse region, it has NZ's largest roading network - vital to our far flung resident population and expanding tourist base. We service innumerable rural communities, necessitating frequent travel and extensive engagement with Community Boards in these areas. It is a Council unique in many respects, both professional and personal.

Reporting to the CEO, your role will be to provide strategic direction, manage, plan and develop Council's infrastructure assets and services with a significant focus on roading and the future funding of such. It's a role that works in close unison with engineers and one that necessitates relationships at all levels and across a diversity of Council and community groups, government departments and professional bodies. Commercially astute and with strong negotiating and leadership capabilities, you'll be capable of navigating what can be a challenging but equally rewarding political environment. A background encompassing engineering and management, coupled with relevant tertiary and professional qualifications, is desirable as is an appreciation of local government. That said, we're not averse to new blood and new ideas if the experience is relevant and the person right.

You are welcome to contact Henry Pipkin, Human Resources Manager, on 03 211 2512 or email him at henry.pipkin@southlanddc.govt.nz Applications can be forwarded to PO Box 903 Invercargill 9840 and close Friday, July 30th 2010.

CSO/Librarian - Winton

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:45:24 +1200

We're looking for our own #1 bestseller

Do you have a real passion for books and a positive 'Can Do' attitude? Then this could be the role for you!

We are wanting a multi-tasking administrative professional to join the busy team at our Winton Office/Library.

You will be a motivated self-starter, with a solid administrative background, and will thrive on providing superior customer service to our community.

While excellent computer skills, and both written and oral communication skills are essential for this role, a formal library qualification will be the ultimate.

Other key attributes include:

Ability to organise and prioritise work
Experience in cash handling and reconciliation
Skills in financial systems operation

To join our dynamic team, download a job specification and application form from here or call us on 0800 732 732.

Applications close 3 August 2010.

Knowledge Officer

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:07:54 +1200

Required a "Jack of all trades"

We are looking for an administrative professional (preferably with a background in records management) to join our Knowledge Management team, which is responsible for keeping all of Council's records and archives in order.

You will need to be extremely computer savvy as not only will you need to quickly learn our systems, but also be able to support our end users.

You will be a methodical multi-tasking professional who can manage a range of tasks, including processing incoming and outgoing mail, filing, administrative duties and the general distribution and collection of information.

We're after someone who can work efficiently to complete the duties of this varied role, while fitting in with the culture of Council's 'people first' philosophy and providing exceptional customer service.

Does this sound like you?

If it does, let us know! Download a job specification and application form.

Applications close 5pm, 4 August 2010.