• Provide Strategic Advice to Council
• Property Management Expert
• Senior Leadership Position
• Invercargill Based

About the Role :

Reportingto the Manager Infrastructure Operations, this role leads a team to effectivelymanage the day-to-day operations of Council’s property and investment portfolio,delivering an effective facilities maintenance programme, ensuring allproperties, social housing portfolio, commercial and public buildings arecompliant and fit for purpose.

Keyresponsibilities include :

Invercargill CityCouncil are in a chapter of immense growth, building a vibrant city centre andreinvigorating their culture and spaces, and this is an exciting time to join aCouncil that is focused on the future of their people and city.

Skills &Experience :

Candidates ofinterest will have a degree in property management, valuation or a relatedqualification, with relevant experience in property services and a strongunderstanding of facility maintenance and compliance.

You will have a naturalcustomer focus with a high level of communication and relationship managementskills, as well as proven experience successfully leading a team.

Ideally you willhave :

• Experience in project management, along with good analytical, negotiation and decision-masking skills
• Strong presentation, report writing, planning and budget management skills.

Benefits :

Invercargill’s reputationfor being family-friendly is well deserved, with affordable housing, greatschools and amazing public facilities.

WithCentral Otago, Fiordland and the Catlins on their doorstep, they are uniquelysituated to enable easy exploration of the region's world-famous ski fields,lakes and wineries.

All good reasons whyworking for Invercargill City Council is a great career and lifestyle choice.

About theCompany :

WaihōpaiInvercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub ofSouthland. They’re known for their lush green spaces like Queens Park, theirlong summer daylight hours and local legend Burt Munro.

Invercargill city hascharacter, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding naturereserves, Ōreti Beach, the Waihōpai River, a lively restaurant scene and asensible gridded layout with wide streets and a 10-minute drive to work.

With total income in excess of $95m per annumand employing approximately 400 employees, Invercargill City Council is a keyplayer in advancing the growth and prosperity of the Southland Region.

Council’s vision is to create an exciting,innovative, safe, caring and friendly city offering lifestyles based on ahealthy environment and a diverse, growing economy.

To achieve this, Council is working closelywith a wide range of agencies and key stakeholders on a range of economic andcommunity development initiatives.

Thecity is in a strong financial position and is committed to a number of keyinitiatives including the inner city re-development, key community andinfrastructure investments over the coming years and a continual focus oncustomer service and ongoing process efficiencies.

Culture :

Invercargill CityCouncil pride themselves on their values - positivity, respect, responsibilityand above and beyond. Finding the right fit for their team is really importantto them and they work hard to provide an environment reflective of thesevalues.

Candidatescan apply, in strict confidence, online at www.sheffield.co.nz

To apply by email, pleaseattach your cover letter and CV and send to cvchc sheffield.co.nz quoting 7959aa. Applications close on 20 March 2022.

Emailswill be electronically acknowledged, and further correspondence may be byemail.

Click here to view the Candidate Briefing document includinga full Position Description.

For more informationplease phone Louise Green on +64 3 353 4367