Reserves Operations Officer

Richmond, New Zealand

Reference: 6919001

  • Are you passionate about community spaces?
  • Come help keep our communities green
  • Benefits package + health insurance + more!

About the team:

The Reserves and Facilities team provides and manages a wide variety of community facilities, parks and reserves throughout the district and associated services to the community.

We're looking for a proactive and community-minded individual to help care for and enhance the parks, reserves, facilities and public spaces that make our district a great place to live, work, and play.

About the role:

In this varied role, you'll work closely with contractors, community groups, stakeholders and Council teams to support the delivery of maintenance programmes, facility operations and improvement projects.

From helping oversee parks, playgrounds, walking tracks, cemeteries and community facilities to responding to customer enquiries and coordinating contract works, you'll play a key part in ensuring our public spaces are welcoming, safe and well managed.

The role is based in Richmond and regular travel to Motueka and Golden Bay will be required.

About you:

We are looking for someone who is organised, practical and able to balance multiple priorities while building positive working relationships with a wide range of people.

Key areas we are looking for:

  • You will have a recognised qualification in Parks & Recreation, or similar, with numerous years' experience working in this field.
  • You'll be computer literate and have proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite and database applications.
  • You'll have sound knowledge and experience in managing trees.
  • You'll be highly motivated and have a love for the environment.
  • Experience working with contractors or coordinating projects will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

At Tasman District Council you'll join a collaborative and supportive organisation committed to delivering great outcomes for our communities.

We offer:

  • A positive team environment
  • Customisable employee benefits package
  • A paid day off on your birthday
  • Health insurance

Our benefits package is unique and options include additional annual leave, additional employer Kiwisaver contributions, contributions to a superannuation scheme, cash allowance and more!

Are you ready to cultivate our community spaces together and create a greener, more vibrant community? Apply today!

For more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on 03 543 7229.

Applications Close: 25 Aug 2026

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What to expect after you apply

Once the vacancy closes you'll be contacted within 7 days as to whether or not your application has been successful.  If you've been shortlisted for an interview, you'll be contacted by one of the People & Wellbeing team to arrange a time to come in and meet with some of the team. 

We typically only do one interview, however depending on the seniority of the role or the role itself, we sometimes require two interviews.  For mid-senior level and team leader/manager roles, you may also be required to undertake psychometric testing.

In your interview, there will be a member of the People & Wellbeing team, the Hiring Manager and either their Manager or one of the senior member's of their team.  Our interview questions are predominantly behavioural and skills-based.

Summer Student Internships

Every year we employ a number of Summer Students across the Council to work for a period of 12-16 weeks over the summer months (mid-November to February). This is a great opportunity to gain work experience in your field of study, advertising begins early July, All applications are to be submitted via our website in July.

We typically have vacancies in Engineering, Environmental Information (Hydrology, Resource Science and Biosecurity), Information Services and Regulatory (Compliance Monitoring).

If you're an Engineering student interested in a Rivers Engineering career/Summer Student position, check out this website for more information - Careers | Resilient River Communities - Careers | Resilient River Communities (resilientrivers.nz).