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Timaru District Council
Timaru has a reputation as a wonderful place to live and visit. It’s the South Island’s best kept secret. In our slice of paradise, you’ll find everything at your doorstep without the ‘big city’ rush.
Live with the great outdoors at your back door; beaches, rivers, lakes, ski fields, mountains and more. Say hello to eight minute commutes to work. Get the ¼ acre section without the giant mortgage. Enjoy cafes, culture, sport and leisure.
Consider a role at the Timaru District Council and become part of the team that makes all of this possible. Join our forward thinking team and help us achieve our vision for the future.
What the Timaru District Council can offer you:
- A forward-looking, friendly workplace that is respected in the industry.
- Hands on experience on large scale projects.
- An attractive and affordable lifestyle in one of the most stunning parts of the country.
- Real career progression and a real opportunity to make a difference to the community.
- A supportive and encouraging team environment.
Jobs
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Road Corridor TechnicianInfrastructure - Land Transport · Timaru District Council
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Customer Services OfficerCommunity Experience · Timaru District Council
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Senior Finance Business PartnerFinance · Timaru District Council
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Mower Operator X2Infrastructure - Parks & Recreation · Timaru Botanic Gardens
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Library Assistant - Temuka & Geraldine - Casual X4Community Services - Libraries · Temuka Library, Service & Information Centre, Geraldine Library, Service & Information Centre
Employee Benefits
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Flexible Working Hours
We do our best to assist our employees to have a good work/life balance. We are open to flexible working conditions to make the role work for you and your lifestyle. -
Social Club
We have an active social club that engages in a variety of social events including monthly after-work socialising, themed mid year and end of year functions, sporting activities and family orientated functions. -
Flu Vaccinations
We want our employees to remain as fit and healthy as possible. We offer free flu vaccines to all staff each year (both flu jabs and oral tablets are offered). -
Regular Eye Checks
Employees who use a visual display unit for more than 4 hours per day are eligible for eye checks at either two yearly intervals or on special request basis.
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Medical Insurance
All employees are eligible for discounted health insurance through Southern Cross. -
Employee Assistance Programme
A confidential and professional Employee Assistance Programme is available to all employees to assist with counselling, support, development and advice. -
Work Sports Teams
We have work sports teams for those who like to get out and exercise including Touch, Cricket and Croquet. -
Ergonomic Work Station Assessment
We encourage and support all of our employees to have a healthy work space and offer assessments to all staff wherever they work and whatever role they do. -
Wellbeing Committee (COSI)
Our COSI Committee strives to look after the wellbeing of the people of Timaru District Council. The committee's core values are: Customer Focus (internal and external), One Team, Successful, Integrity. The COSI Committee arrange many varying events including employee awards, morning tea quizzes, fundraising events/days, individual and interdepartmental competitions (eg. baking, gardening, Christmas decorating, moustache growing) , dress up days - all of which get excellent support and engagement from our people. The work of our committed committee members helps our employees to have fun, be happy, positive, creative, healthy and build stronger working relationships.
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