Community Facilities Officer

Are you someone who thrives on variety, enjoys connecting with people, and loves making a real difference in your community?

We’re looking for a confident, proactive Community Facilities Officer to help us keep our community spaces running smoothly, safely, and with a great customer experience at heart. In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind the operation and maintenance of our community facilities across the district.  This is a full time permanent role.

You’ll work closely with contractors, community groups, and internal teams to ensure buildings are well maintained, welcoming, compliant, and ready to support the many activities our communities rely on. From supporting asset renewals to helping shape long term planning, your work will help create spaces people are proud to use.

We’re after someone who brings a broad skill set, a problem-solving mindset, and a positive, flexible approach to their work. You’ll confidently build strong relationships across a diverse range of user groups and contractors, and you’ll bring a professional, friendly and solutions focused attitude to every interaction. If you have experience in facility or property management, building operations, asset management, or similar fields — and you’re keen to hit the ground running — we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll bring:

• A practical understanding of facility or property management

• Confidence working with contractors, community groups, and stakeholders

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities

• A customer focused approach and great communication skills

• The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people

Why you’ll love working with us: You’ll join a supportive, progressive team that’s committed to delivering high quality spaces for our community to enjoy. At Waimakariri District Council, we value integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and we’re passionate about making our district a great place to live, work, and play. If this sounds like you, get in touch, we’d love to have you on our team!

Only 20 minutes north of Christchurch, Waimakariri District offers small town and rural lifestyles with a range of outdoor recreation activities on your doorstep but with the advantages of a big city nearby.

For more information on the position contact Ken Howat, Parks and Facilities Team Leader, on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV).

Applications close 15 February 2026. We may consider applications as they are received so please do not delay in applying.

The Council is an equal opportunity employer.