Job Vacancies

Our district truly is a land of surprising contrasts ranging from a wild coastal fringe through the patchwork of the fertile Canterbury Plains, the foothills of the Southern Alps and onto the rugged grandeur of the high country and the Alps themselves.

Our district continues to grow in population, economically, services and infrastructure. We proudly retain our local rural character, yet have opened our arms to diversity and all nationalities; together forming a much stronger & vibrant community.

The Ashburton District can offer you work & lifestyle diversity and a family friendly community, whilst still being only minutes away from an International Airport. If public service and playing a part in preserving and enhancing our amazing district for future generations is important to you, we would like to hear from you.

If the below vacancies are not in your area of expertise, please feel free to send in an application of interest – containing a CV & Cover letter to hr@adc.govt.nz, so we can contact you when a suitable position arises.

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Sheffield Ltd will be recruiting the below three positions on behalf of Ashburton District Council, so for further information, please phone Mike Stenhouse on (03) 353 4352 or Nick Gee (03) 353 4354. To apply, go to www.sheffield.co.nz, or email your CV to cvchc@sheffield.co.nz quoting the relevant reference number.

SOLID WASTE MANAGER

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the appointee will be responsible for a significant percentage of Council expenditure.

The key focus is on the management of significant contracts alongside work in the areas of community awareness and education on waste minimisation initiatives. This will involve working with a wide range of stakeholders and taking a leadership role in ensuring that the Council delivers a high level of service to the community.

In addition to a strong interest in waste minimisation and management, strong relationship and financial management skills are essential for this position.

Reference number: 45297

WATER SERVICES CONTRACTS ENGINEER

This role has a strong operational focus overseeing the maintenance and operation of the District’s water services. The role will also involve the development and implementation of capital works and maintenance programs for these assets.

The role will have a strong in-field component working with a range of contractors and suppliers. In addition, the appointee will be a technical advisor and assist with the development of relevant strategies, policies and plans for the Water Services Department.

Candidates will bring to this role several years of experience in water services, an understanding of asset and contract management, likely gained within a local government environment.

Reference number: 45295

ROADING ASSET MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Ashburton has the third longest network of roads in New Zealand covering over 2,600 kilometres of sealed and unsealed roads. The appointee will work closely with other team members ensuring that all Council’s Roading and Street Services assets are maintained and developed in accordance with cyclic renewal programmes and Activity Management Plans.

Key to this role will be providing competent professional advice, maintaining effective relationships with external agencies and effective project management. As this position is responsible for all NZ Land Transport Agency funding claims, the appointee must have an eye for detail, as well as strong computer and written skills.

Candidates are likely to have a relevant qualification and or background in asset management, engineering or accountancy.

Reference number: 45296

These roles represent attractive career development opportunities within a well-regarded and progressive local government organisation that can provide broadly based experience, good levels of autonomy and a strong team environment.

Closing date: Friday 30 October 2009.

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