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 - Operations Assistant - Facilities
Permanent Part-Time
Waiaroha isn't just home to a high-tech treatment plant that supplies clean, safe drinking water to Hastings. It is a place where adults and kids can explore together, discuss new ideas and get inspired about the future. Our purpose-built discovery centre supports tamariki and teachers, and celebrates the knowledge and creativity of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga through on-site art and storytelling.
To keep our facilities looking at their best, we are looking for an amazing Operations Assistant – Facilities with strong their attention to detail, quality, and ability to deliver. The focus of this role is to keep Waiaroha’s grounds, buildings, bathroom facilities, and systems well maintained, safe, and welcoming, ensuring they are presented to a high standard for the community to enjoy.
Our facilities are at the heart of our community, and we want passionate people to come join our team. You will work closely with our cleaning supplier to ensure standards are continually high and create a safe and secure environment.
Ōu wheako – about you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A proactive and self motivated attitude
- Ability to be practical and problem solve – resolve routine operational issues and suggest improvements.
- Health, Safety and Risk awareness.
- Teamwork and communication skills.
- A willingness to learn - open to training in water systems, equipment use, tikanga Māori, and council processes.
This is a permanent part-time position, working 25 hours, spread over 5 days per week.
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?
