At the Christchurch City Council our work is the city that surrounds us. When you join our team, the results and success of your work are evident in every facet of city life. We work together every day to shape a community and create a city that we can be truly proud of.The Parks Unit within the Christchurch City Council has an exciting future ahead as it relays the foundations of a world-class environment for future generations, much as the founding residents of this City did to create the remarkable parks network we enjoy today.If you're passionate about enhancing our open spaces community parks open spaces, then this job is for you!We're seeking a motivated Community Partnerships Ranger based within the Council's Community Parks team to develop and enhance our parks and open spaces.About youYou'll be a self-starter, focusing your efforts on engaging with community groups, volunteers and passionate individuals that are contributing to our community parks.Proficient in report writing and public speaking, you are able to engage with small community groups and large corporate organisations and everyone in between.A natural problem solver and a clear, effective communicator will allow you to set our stakeholders up to succeed.RequirementsTertiary qualification at Bachelor Degree level in one of the natural sciences and/or relevant experienceExperience working with community groups, not for profits and volunteersFull NZ Class 1 Drivers licenceProven ability to engage, motivate and follow up will hold you in high regardWorking 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 opportunitiesOption to purchase extra leaveCollaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisationBenefits - 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?Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.Additional information:Hours of work - Fixed Term Full time position until August 2024 with occasional weekend work to support Community events.Location - This position is primarily based at Linwood (but working with communities all over Otautahi Christchurch)Salary - $78,464 - $87,182 per annumApplications 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.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 opportunitiesFlexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisationBenefits - 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?Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.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.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
