Full Time Fixed Term 3-Years

Are you ambitious, self-motivated and committed to the delivery of housing solutions?

It is an exciting time to work at Waitaki District Council, Community Development Team. We are gearing up to implement a Housing Strategy, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to drive this forward within the community.

About the Position

Act as a housing champion, lead the delivery of the Healthy Homes for All - A Community Housing Strategy 2022, identify, enable and progress opportunities in partnership to deliver housing to meet community need, develop and support initiatives to deliver healthy homes, support community development initiatives, and support the revitalisation of our suburbs to enhance the wellbeing of the Waitaki District.

We are seeking an innovative and strategic individual with good project management skills. You will need to be professional and organised, be a good communicator, able to work as part of the broader Community Development Team. Experience preparing clear and concise documents for a range of audiences, have extensive stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience to deliver this role.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the Waitaki Housing Taskforce to enable the Waitaki Housing Strategy outcomes. Underpinning this, knowledge of local government in relation to housing and planning, and interest or experience in the housing development process. Ideally someone with the communication skills and confidence to work with local community projects to support community-led housing as well as being comfortable negotiating with stakeholders to develop appropriate, cost-effective solutions.

Council Offers

Waitaki District Council recognizes the need to develop flexible working practices and enable employees to maximize their performance and productivity whilst maintaining a good work life balance. This role is suitable for a hybrid model of office-based and remote working.

Comprehensive range of benefits; flexible hours, continuous professional development, and a friendly and exciting work environment. Get in touch to hear about our full range of staff benefits and visit here to learn more about our beautiful region.

Why Waitaki

Waitaki is increasingly diverse, and we reflect this by employing across a broad array of life experiences and backgrounds. Our staff come for the lifestyle and stay for the culture. We build local input into our decision making and place a high value on community feedback.

Our staff are a vibrant part of the community. We are small enough to take the time to listen, to meet face to face, be real.

If you think this sounds like something you would enjoy doing, please do get in touch, and we can tell you all about the exciting and varied work that this role provides.

Enquiries regarding the position can be made to Helen Algar Community Development Manager on 03 4330300

Applications close 5pm Friday 19 April 2023

To apply for this job and to view the position description go to: https://waitakidistrictcouncil.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6283985.