Jobs at Gisborne District Council

Environmental Health Administration Assistant

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:11:44 +1300

Due to a resignation there is a vacancy for an efficient and enthusiastic person with well developed office skills to assist the Chief Environmental Health Officer in the protection and enhancement of recognised environmental and health standards by undertaking administrative duties in support of environmental health activities.

Planning and Performance Team Leader

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:53:12 +1300

An exciting leadership opportunity is available for a dynamic individual to work in our Community Development and Planning Department.

The Planning & Performance Team Leader will lead a high performing team and coordinate and manage the delivery of council’s key planning and performance reporting documents including the our Ten Year Plan, Annual Plan and Annual Report.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, public policy development, project management, research and analysis.
Demonstrated awareness, understanding and ability to work effectively with key stakeholder relationships, local or central government and including Maori/Iwi.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
A relevant qualification at post-graduate level or equivalent experience.

With changes to the relevant law and a new team to work with, this role offers the challenge you have been looking for.

Economic Development Advisor

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:21:43 +1300

The Economic Development Advisor will initiate and provide overall implementation of grant development programmes to meet council’s objectives.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Extensive experience in developing large scale funding proposals to a variety of trusts, foundations and central government agencies.
Advanced administrative and IT skills.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills and relationship building skills.
A relevant tertiary qualification.

Records Officer

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:53:59 +1300

The successful applicant would be part of a very busy team, providing hard-copy, electronic and archival support to internal and external customers. Other duties include the registration of incoming correspondence, coding and filing important property information and assisting the Record Admin officer with the scheduled internal courier service when applicable.

To be successful in this role you will have:

sound computer skills
familiarity with a document management system
current drivers licence

Community Caretakers

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:01:04 +1300

We need to appoint someone in each of the above areas to look after the things that make our communities great – the important stuff that makes us all feel proud of our townships - litter control, opening and closing of transfer stations, graffiti control, landscaping, parks and reserve mowing, weed control and other bits and pieces as required.

You’ve probably thought this needed to be done in your community – well now the opportunity has arisen to look after your slice of paradise and get paid to do it.

Obviously we have some checks and balances in place to ensure we all know what is required but if you live in one of these areas and think you have what it takes and the time to be this person, then all you need to do is fill in this form and return it to us by 5pm on Wednesday 10 February
Community Caretaker Application Form.

Senior Lifeguard

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:50:41 +1300

This Senior Lifeguard position is available for people who have a positive attitude, a friendly, tolerant and co-operative nature and are able to provide guidance and leadership for casual staff. Relevant qualifications required are the National Pool Lifeguard Award and a First Aid Certificate; training can be provided. You would be part of a friendly, professional team working rostered morning and afternoon shifts, averaging 34.5 hours per week, between 5:30am and 9pm daily, including weekends and public holidays.

Planner - Natural Resources Policy

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:13:35 +1300

We are looking for a dynamic individual who will enjoy further learning on the job and will have the ability to grow into this challenging and varied natural resource planning policy role.

Community Development Officer

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:23:02 +1300

Please ensure your application includes a completed job application form, a covering letter and a copy of your CV.

Job Application Form
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Information for Applicants (70kb)
Eligibility requirements, how to present your application and information about the interview process

Post to Gisborne District Council, Human Resources, PO Box 747, Gisborne 4040, marked “Confidential”
Email us at jobapp@gdc.govt.nz
Visit the customer service centre in Fitzherbert Street, Gisborne

Emailed applications must be in either of these formats - Microsoft Word (DOC) or PDF (Portable Document Format)

Please ensure your application reaches us by 5 pm Monday 29 March 2010