Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Taitara Mahi - Public Spaces Asset Planner
Permanent Full-Time

We’re looking for a Public Spaces Asset Planner to join our Community Facilities & Services Group and play a key role in planning for the future of Hastings’ parks, reserves and open spaces.   You’ll assist with the development and review of asset management plans for public spaces assets, support long-term capital works programming, and help ensure asset information, condition data and levels of service are robust and fit for purpose. You’ll work closely with operational teams, consultants and Council stakeholders to turn asset insights into practical planning and investment decisions.

Ōu wheako – about you
To be successful in this role, you will:

• Bring experience in asset planning, parks, or a related public sector environment
• Have an understanding of asset management planning, renewals forecasting and long-term capital works programming.
• Be confident working with asset data, condition information, GIS and asset systems such as RAMM to support evidence-based decisions.
• Understand levels of service, lifecycle planning and the funding needs required to maintain and improve public spaces assets.
• Be a proactive and organised planner who can balance strategic thinking with practical implementation and community outcomes.

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?