Property Social Housing Officer
Do you have previous experience in property management and have a natural ability to build rapport quickly to engage with our people at all levels then this role is for you!
The District
Nau mai haere mai, welcome to the Timaru District (TDC). Te Tihi o Maru is a thriving and innovative community. It is the hub for South Canterbury and services a large agricultural heartland and growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for our primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in Aotearoa 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
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 community facing roles to support and technical specialists.
The Role / Person
The Commercial and Strategy group are on the lookout for a Property Social Housing Officer to lead the leasing and management of the Social Housing portfolio for the Timaru District Council.
This includes the operational and capital asset projects in conjunction with the Property Facilities Officer. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of Council property, again liaising and working with the Property Facilities Officer and the ongoing satisfaction of the Council and tenants within the annual budgets.
Working with members of the public and tenants, you will need to be a great communicator, both written and verbal, agile, and have the natural ability to build rapport quickly to engage with our people at all levels.
We’re looking for a person with previous experience in property management including the Residential Tenancies Act, residential property maintenance, an understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, well developed project management skills and previous experience in contract management for residential purposes including the ability to monitor performance measures, complete contracts and undertake audits of the contract works.
Keen for find out more? Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at jobs@timdc.govt.nz.
This position is a permanent full-time (40 hours per week). We would be open to looking at a flexible working situation to assist those returning to the workforce with reduced hours accordingly. The salary range for this position is $53,931 to $63,448 per annum based on a 40 hour week and depending on experience.
Applications close 5pm, 26 March 2023, and can be registered through our careers website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.
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- Department
- Commercial and Strategy
- Locations
- Timaru District Council
Colleagues
Timaru District Council
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
Vision checks are conducted for employees using Visual Display Units. -
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. -
Staff Discounts
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.
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.
Property Social Housing Officer
Do you have previous experience in property management and have a natural ability to build rapport quickly to engage with our people at all levels then this role is for you!
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