Careers

Intermediate Legal & Policy Assistant

Fixed term contract position for 6 months 

The opportunity 

Buller District Council is seeking an Intermediate Legal & Policy Assistant to join our team. This role will provide the successful candidate with a day-to-day operational variety, along with the satisfying reward you receive working with the community.

This is a fantastic full time, fixed term role, working 30 hours per week for 6 months. This opportunity offers an excellent opportunity to work within a talented, supportive team where you can make a real difference within your community. Advance your career whilst enjoying a quality work-life balance, working in one of NZ’s most pristine regions with nature, hiking & sandy beaches on your doorstep.  

What’s on offer:

• Fixed term contract position (working 30 hours per week for 6 months).
• Attractive salary, in line with your experience.
• A positive workplace culture.
• Ongoing Career development.
• An excellent work-life balance.  

What you’ll be doing:

We’re looking for someone that to provide Legal, Governance and Policy support to a variety of departments within Buller District Council, ensuring compliance and best practice is maintained at all times.

The successful candidate will hold responsibility for a variety of important duties including, but not limited to: 

• Writing and updating departmental Policies and Procedures, ensuring they are compliant with legislation and best practise.
• Reviewing and providing accurate briefings on various Acts of Parliament and areas of Legislation.
• Carrying out legal research, as directed by departments within BDC.
• Providing Governance support, as required.
• Supporting the projects and infrastructure teams with contract creation using the legal NZ framework NZ3910.
• Reviewing and updating contracts where necessary, in line with legislation.
• Supporting the Water Reform Transition Manager and infrastructure services team with legal requests for information.
• Supporting with the Water Reform Legal workstream.
• Assisting with the updating of HR Policies and Procedures, with the support of The HR Manager.
• Assisting with people related submissions and activities relating to The Water Services Reform.
• Assisting with reviewing and updating information and reports which relate to confidential HR information.

Who we’re looking for:

Buller District Council aims to create and sustain a truly rewarding environment for our staff. We embrace diversity and have a culture that is built on trust and respect. We offer flexible working arrangements (where available) and you get to work with a team of dedicated experts who share a passion for making a difference in our district.

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience of working within an environment which is centred around legislation and/or within a central government department.

Personally, you will be a positive, collaborative self-starter who has exceptional attention to detail.

Skills and experience:  

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: 

• Experience of working within a legal or central government department within a position which is responsible for providing legal and/or policy support is essential for this position.
• In depth knowledge of and experience of updating and aligning policies to current legislation.
• The ability to carry out a range of reporting and reporting duties, ensuring data is captured and presented both accurately and timely. 
• Demonstrated experience of working with confidential information.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal & presentation skills. 
• Exceptional written & oral communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise reports. 
• Honesty, integrity & reliability. 
• Resilience and the ability to cope under pressure. 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk to you!

Applications are to be marked ’Confidential’ and addressed to Human Resources, Buller District Council, PO Box 21, Westport 7866 or emailed to bdc.hr@bdc.govt.nz.  All applications are required to be accompanied by the a Covering Letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae

Applications Close 9am on Wednesday the 6^th of June.

The Opportunity

We are seeking to recruit a Harbour Master to join our Westport Harbour team.

This is a fantastic full time, permanent role (40 hours per week) which offers an excellent opportunity to work within a talented, innovative team. This type of role does require some flexibility as to when these 40 hours are worked due to the 7 day a week operation of the port but the successful applicant will have an ability to determine those hours plus be involved in the employment of additional harbour master support hours as harbour activity increases. 

Advance your career whilst enjoying a quality work-life balance, working in one of NZ’s most pristine regions with nature, hiking & sandy beaches on your doorstep.

What’s on offer

• Permanent full-time position (40 hours per week).
• Attractive salary, in line with your experience.
• A positive workplace culture.
• Ongoing career development.
• An excellent work-life balance. 

What you’ll be doing

The successful candidate will hold responsibility for a variety of important duties including, but not limited to:

• As the Harbourmaster you are responsible for maritime safety for all water users. You lead by example always advocating for maritime safety on behalf of the Council.
• Ensure safe vessel movements within Westport river, harbour and the area outside the river mouth which is the jurisdiction of harbour master. Of specific interest will be assisting with the safe crossing of the Westport river bar. Being able to demonstrate your experience with river bar crossing is an essential requirement of the role.
• Conduct patrols to educate and enforce maritime safety provisions.
• Administer the Navigation Safety Bylaw and contribute to the review and improvement of the Bylaw.
• Oversee pilot training, proficiency, and exemption certification.
• Assess annual commercial licence applications.
• Provide advice for resource consent applications in the coastal marine area.
• Maintain aids to navigation in accordance with the harbour maintenance program.
• Develop and implement maritime emergency procedures.
• Ensure the ports wharfs and other harbour structures are safe and fit for purpose, regularly maintained and compliant with legislative requirements.

What we’re looking for

Our ideal candidate will have experience operating in a marine & river environment.  You will be a self starter who can balance the needs of the harbour master compliance activities with support and education of those who work and recreation in our marine and river environments.

Personally, you will be a positive, collaborative team player whose values are aligned to those of Buller District Council.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk to you!

Enquiries are welcome by contacting Human Resources bdc.hr@bdc.govt.nz

Applications are to be marked ’Confidential’ and addressed to Human Resources, Buller District Council, PO Box 21, Westport 7866 or emailed to bdc.hr@bdc.govt.nz. All applications are required to be accompanied by a Covering Letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae.

Applications Close Friday 16th June 2023

                                Airport Service Worker

                          Part-time Permanent Position    

Love Aviation? Enjoy meeting people & open to Learn?

Looking for something new? Something different?

Buller District Council is seeking a superstar to join the vibrant team at the Westport Airport and are excited to offer a part time permanent role. The role consists of half day shifts adding a great balance and flexibility to your days. The Service Worker position includes a variety of tasks and hours (for 20 hours per week) full training and upskilling is provided. Bring your passion for aviation and customer service to the Westport Airport team!

 What will you do?

We’re looking for someone that is physically fit and can adopt a ‘Safety First’ attitude that will ensure safe passage of the people and aircraft of our commercial flight service. It’s an interesting, practical and physical role that will challenge and reward you. If you are keen for aviation, can communicate well, are willing to learn and have a good awareness of safety, this is a diverse role you will enjoy.

Who are you?

You will be a self-driven person who takes initiative when it comes to health and safety and you will need to be confident and comfortable working alone.   You will display flexibility, attention to detail and an ability to work independently, as well as a be part of a wider team achieving agreed goals.  You will need to be physically fit to enable loading and unloading of passengers baggage and the general maintenance requirements. Customer Service will be a natural ability for you, along with a desire to develop new skills.

Buller District Council aims to create and sustain a truly rewarding environment for our staff. We embrace diversity and have a culture that is built on trust and respect. We offer flexible working arrangements (where available) and you get to work with a team of dedicated experts who share a passion for making a difference in our district.

Applications are to be marked ’Confidential’ and addressed to Human Resources, Buller District Council, PO Box 21, Westport 7866 or emailed to bdc.hr@bdc.govt.nz.  All applications are required to be accompanied by the a Covering Letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae.

 Applications Close 4pm Friday 9^th June 2023.

The opportunity

Buller District are seeking to recruit a Coordinator Transport to join our expanding Infrastructure Delivery Sector Division.

This is a fantastic full time, permanent role (40 hours per week) which offers an excellent opportunity to work within a talented, supportive team. Advance your career whilst enjoying a quality work-life balance, working in one of NZ’s most pristine regions with nature, hiking & sandy beaches on your doorstep.

What you’ll be doing

The successful candidate will hold responsibility for a variety of important duties including, but not limited to:

• Operate the Transport work programmes supporting Council’s Annual Plan.
• Establish and maintain the tactical asset management activities for Transport.
• Achieve forecasted objectives in term of scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and customer service on behalf of stakeholders.
• Perform assigned emergency response duties as required by Civil Defence Controller, Group Manager or Chief Executive Officer.

 What we’re looking for 

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the Transport Sector.

Additionally, you will have proven experience working within planning, maintaining and transport in a strategic, consistent and affordable way whilst providing high quality, practical and precise technical guidance.

Personally, you will be a positive, collaborative self-starter who enjoys providing an array of support and working with a great attention to detail.

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Current New Zealand Driver’s License (essential for this position)
• The right to live and work in New Zealand

What’s on offer

• Permanent full-time position (40 hours per week)
• Attractive salary, in line with your experience.
• A positive workplace culture.
• Ongoing Career development.
• An excellent work-life balance.

Skills and experience

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Experience of working within a similar experience would be particularly advantageous for this position.
• In depth knowledge of and experience of working within a Infrastructure Department and/or working with Local Government would be highly desirable for this position.
• The ability to carry out a range of reporting and auditing duties, ensuring data is captured and presented both accurately and timely.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Advanced technical skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal & presentation skills.
• Exceptional written & oral communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise reports.
• Honesty, integrity & reliability.
• Resilience and the ability to cope under pressure.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk to you!

Enquiries are welcome by contacting Human Resources bdc.hr@bdc.govt.nz

Applications are to be marked ’Confidential’ and addressed to Human Resources, Buller District Council, PO Box 21, Westport 7866 or emailed to bdc.hr@bdc.govt.nz. All applications are required to be accompanied by a Covering Letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae.

Applications Close - Friday 9^th June 2023

Council is looking for someone to successfully manage the Mokihinui Campground for a fixed term of 12-months, starting from Saturday 1 July 2023.

What we need
Duties will include all day to day operations and financial management of the campground. This will be reassessed after 6- months regarding the direction of Council owned campgrounds.
A subcommittee of community members, appointed by Council oversees the operations of the camp and will be on hand for support, assistance and guidance.

What we want
Council is seeking a contractor, not an employee. We seek an experienced campground manager who is able to independently operate the business with oversight from the subcommittee

What is important to us?
Experience in running a successful campground and keeping the community and visitor experience positive. Mokihinui is a close knit community with a vested interest in the campground.

Why should you register your interest?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the tourism industry in Mokihinui and be part of the community.

A bit about the campground
Council owns the reserve the campground is located on. Mokihinui has an active subcommittee of community members who have been assisting with the running of the campground for many decades.

Key dates

• Deadline for questions from respondents: 5pm, Tuesday 6 June 2023
• Deadline for registrations: 5pm, Friday 9 June 2023
• Shortlisted respondents will be notified by: Wednesday 21 June 2023
• Contract start date: Saturday 1 July 2023

Where to find further information
You will find the full Registrations of Interest document and the Terms and Conditions here

Contact us
If you have any questions or would like to get in touch please contact Jason Sellaiah, Subcommittee Liaison Officer, jason.sellaiah@bdc.govt.nz