The District
Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.
Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!
The Organisation
The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.
The Role / Person
Demands on the Timaru District’s critical roading infrastructure is becoming increasingly challenging and improving our 1,700km road network is a significant priority for Timaru District Council!
As an Engineer experienced in road maintenance operations and renewals you will lead a team of professionals that will manage our road network assets. This critical role will focus on ensuring that road network maintenance and renewal works are programmed and delivered in a timely and cost effective manner.
Our Road Network Team Leader will foster a culture of high performance and lead the delivery of amazing service. Great leadership and an effective communicator to lead our Land Transport team to succeed in successful delivery is what we’re after.
By way of background, you will have experience in the land transport function, leading road maintenance and construction. Bonus points if you hold a recognised tertiary qualification in engineering with over 5 years’ experience in a position of management.
This is a tier 4 leadership position reporting directly to the Land Transport Manager. We’re seeking someone knowledgeable in road maintenance that will promote innovative road construction and management techniques.
What are you waiting for? This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the future of our awesome district.
For further information, including a position description, please email us at jobs@timdc.govt.nz.
All applicants are required to be either a New Zealand Citizen or have a current New Zealand work visa. Applications close 5pm, 5 February 2021 and can be registered through our careers website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.
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We recognise the importance of providing our staff with perks and benefits that look after their health and wellbeing so they can get the best out of their working week. We offer:
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.
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.
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).
Vision checks are conducted for employees using Visual Display Units.
All employees are eligible for discounted health insurance through Southern Cross.
A confidential and professional Employee Assistance Programme is available to all employees to assist with counselling, support, development and advice.
We have work sports teams for those who like to get out and exercise including Touch, Cricket and Croquet.
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.
Free carparking in the Timaru District Council Staff Carpark is available after completing one year service.
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.
We have some retailers/suppliers who offer discounts to Timaru District Council employees on varying products, services and bank lending rates and offer staff an N3 Employee Discount Card.
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