Current Vacancies
Are you looking for a change? Are you keen to make a difference in your community? If you have the right attitude and skills we would love to hear from you.
Events Coordinator
Ohakune/ Raetihi or Taumarunui Based.
Fixed Term until April 2026.
20 hours per week.
The Events Coordinator will bring together the resources required to deliver maximum beneficial outcomes for all involved when hosting an event within the Ruapehu region. A vital member of the team, ensuring outstanding service if provided to event customers. This would include:
- The smooth running of the event process within Ruapehu District Council.
- The continued and improved usage of all district wide parks and reserves, venues.
- Good customer service feedback is obtained and retained from Event Organizers
- Stakeholder engagement within the sector is monitored.
- Signage and information related to events is kept up to date and relevant.
- Maximise sales and marketing of events to external stakeholders.
- Events run smoothly, with a focus on health and safely.
To be successful in this role, it would be preferable to have previous event coordinator experience and/or a relevant industry qualification. Analytical skills would be advantageous. Excellent communication and organisation skills and a passion for events in the Ruapehu District.
Applications close Friday 10 May 2024.
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iSite Visitor Consultant
OHAKUNE
Parental Leave Cover.
Fixed Term for 12 Months.
* 30 hours per week / includes weekend work*
We are looking for a customer focused team player to join our busy Ohakune team. You will have a positive attitude and loads of enthusiasm ensuring the customer experience is exceptional as you will be expected to share and promote our district to visitors.
The successful applicant will have:
- Previous customer service experience.
- Local knowledge of the Ruapehu and surrounding regions.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate IT / digital platforms with confidence i.e. booking systems and databases.
- Experience in sales, cash handling and receipting.
- Ability to multitask under pressure.
Our Visitor consultants are required to hold or obtain National Certificates in New Zealand Tourism and be willing to experience the adventures our visitors come to enjoy. You must have a current driver's license.
Full training will be provided.
This vacancy will remain open until filled.
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iSite Visitor Consultant
OHAKUNE
Permanent Role.
30 hours per week includes weekend work.
We are looking for a customer focused team player to join our busy Ohakune team. You will have a positive attitude and loads of enthusiasm ensuring the customer experience is exceptional as you will be expected to share and promote our district to visitors.
The successful applicant will have:
- Previous customer service experience.
- Local knowledge of the Ruapehu and surrounding regions.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate IT / digital platforms with confidence i.e. booking systems and databases.
- Experience in sales, cash handling and receipting.
- Ability to multitask under pressure.
Our Visitor consultants are required to hold or obtain National Certificates in New Zealand Tourism and be willing to experience the adventures our visitors come to enjoy. You must have a current driver's license.
Full training will be provided.
Applications close Friday 10 May 2024.
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Pound Keeper
TAUMARUNUI
Permanent Part-time.
25 hours per week.
We are excited to be offering this new role to the Ruapehu Community.
This position will provide the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Council’s pound located in Taumarunui. This position assists and supports the Licensing and Compliance team to ensure its statutory functions are met in relation to the provision of temporary housing of companion animals.
Main duties include:
- Ensure the dog pound operations meet legislative requirements
- Ensure statutory obligations in respect of stock impounding services
- Dogs are cared for and handled in a safe and humane manner
- Provide a high level of customer service to the general public
- The pound is maintained and kept clean
- Impoundment registers are maintained and kept up to date.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Proven experience in the control and handling of dogs
- Stock handling skills
- Good level of physical fitness and agility
- Has experience and use of Microsoft Office software
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with an ability to relate to a diverse range of people
- Ability to deal with difficult customers and diffuse emotional conflicts
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
You will work within a supportive and collaborative team environment that has a focus on community engagement and education. We are seeking a community focused person with relevant experience working with animals.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 26 April 2024.
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Regulatory Assistant
TAUMARUNUI
20 hours per week.
A key administrative support role responsible for providing assistance to the Executive Manager, the Planning team and the wider regulatory and customer services team.
Are you an experienced and proficient administrator looking for an exciting new opportunity?
As an experienced administrator, you’ll have a strong background in providing and meeting good practice administration. You’ll also be savvy with software packages and have the ability to learn new technology, software and processes. Knowledge and prior experience with local government, resource management planning and legislation would be an advantage.
You’ll be coordinating and recording meetings, electronic filing of emails and preparing correspondence. You will be organised and be able to pay attention to detail and prioritise well. You’ll also be supporting the Planning team with processes associated with the Resource Management Act 1991 including administration and coordination assistance for processing of subdivisions and land use resource consents.
If you’re looking for an opportunity for a challenging and rewarding role, then we’d love to hear from you.
Applications for this role close Friday 3 May 2024.
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