Senior Maintenance Delivery Coordinator - Sports Facilities

• Showcase your skills and experience in this field-based role
• Focus on our sports fields for our future sports stars
• Permanent, full-time – Southern region

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Parks & Community Facilities (PCF) is dedicated to making great places Aucklander’s love by supporting several related services such as asset maintenance, management and renewals of Parks, Open Spaces, Buildings, Facilities, Conservation Areas and Urban Ngahere (forest). As kaitiaki (guardian) of Auckland Council facilities, we play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing of our communities and environment while also delivering strategically significant programmes.

If you are passionate about built spaces, turf and playing surfaces that enhance sports play across Auckland, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. As a Senior Sports Maintenance Delivery Coordinator you’ll oversee the delivery of effective and efficient day to day facility management across our sports parks in the Southern region.

In this role, you’ll specialise in sports field management, coordinate maintenance across sports park assets, drive robust Health and Safety practices and become the “go to” subject matter expert in your given area for sports fields management and maintenance.  You’ll drive continuous improvement, manage sports field renovation budgets and ensure maximisation of value for money and quality while developing and maintaining excellent customer experience and stakeholder relationships.

 
He kōrero mōu: About you

You’ll have proven relevant experience in sports field management and maintenance alongside expertise in practical asset operational management. As well as demonstrable technical knowledge in built and open space management and health and safety, as a strong team player – you’ll be solutions focused with the ability to take a challenge. 

As a successful self-starter, you’ll know your assets and how they perform and be the subject matter expert for Auckland Council colleagues as well as for elected members and sports clubs who operate on our sites. As a great communicator and strong collaborator, you’ll have the ability to make decisions on the spot, and bring with you capability in report writing and analysis, budget management and financial tracking.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You’ll be joining a team of diverse dedicated and respected experts, who are passionate about delivering tangible results for the community and future generations. 

We have a culture built on trust and valuing individual as well as collective contributions. Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, you will have some flexibility with how those hours are set. 

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Apply today (telling us why you are interested in and right for this opportunity) by cover letter along with your CV.

Please use this link to view a copy of the position description. 

Applications close Monday, 9th June 2025

You will be required to have a valid NZ driver's licence due to the nature of the position where you will be required to regularly travel to various Community Facility sites across the Auckland region.

This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.