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Timaru District Council career site
Infrastructure - Land Transport · Timaru District Council

Network Assets Technician

We are looking for a Network Assets Technician to support our Land Transport Unit and focus on our road network asset data management!

The Role / Person

We are looking for a Network Assets Technician to support our Land Transport Unit and focus on our road network asset data management!

As you can imagine, the demands on the Timaru District’s critical roading infrastructure are becoming increasingly challenging and improving our 1,700km road network is a significant priority. With the increasing safety focus, climate change and ageing assets, the roading infrastructure programme of work is forecasted to grow significantly over the next 10 years.

This role will see you working on data collection, validation, condition assessment, modelling, and analysis using RAMM modules and other analytical tools.

You’ll also find yourself supporting the preparation and execution of asset valuations for the Land Transport Unit and assist with maintenance/renewal programmes and capital projects.

We expect the successful candidates to have experience in data analysis and a sound understanding of asset management principles. To strengthen your technical talents, you will also have strong communication and stakeholder management skills to enable project delivery.

If you’re ready to take on the challenge and think you’ve got what it takes, we want to hear from you!

This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The annual salary for this role is $89,584 - $105,393 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at jobs@timdc.govt.nz.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 12th February 2025; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career’s website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.

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.

www.venturetimaru.nz/ celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle and our successes. Come and join the story!

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Employee Benefits

  • 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.

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.
Infrastructure - Land Transport · Timaru District Council

Network Assets Technician

We are looking for a Network Assets Technician to support our Land Transport Unit and focus on our road network asset data management!

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