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Simply complete your personal details below, then answer our questionnaire which is specific to this vacancy. Your answers to the questionnaire will enable us to process your application faster. At the very bottom of this page please upload your resume and a covering letter or supporting documents if relevant. We accept files in PDF, .doc or .docx formats, under 2MB


You are applying for the position: Parks and Reserves Manager | Waimate



Application Form (All fields are required)

1. Advertising Avenue:
Where did you see this position advertised?

2. Residency :
Which option best describes your current residency status?

3. Visa :
Please confirm that you have uploaded a copy of your visa in the supplementary documents area (please note this is to be one file only).

4. Appeal:
Please outline why this position appeals to you.

5. Role Fit:
Please tell us why you believe you are a strong candidate for this role.

6. Leadership :
How many years’ experience do you have managing or leading staff?

7. Leadership :
Please briefly describe your experience managing staff, leading teams, or supporting supervisors.

8. Qualifications:
Do you hold a relevant qualification in horticulture, parks management, asset management, project management, leadership or a related field? (If yes, please specify)

9. Parks / Horticulture:
Which areas do you have experience in? (Select all that apply)

10. Parks / Horticulture:
Please briefly describe your experience with plants, gardens, horticulture, parks or reserves.

11. Asset Management:
How would you rate your experience with asset management, maintenance planning or long-term planning?

12. Asset Management:
Please briefly describe your asset management, maintenance planning or long-term planning experience.

13. Budgets / Contracts:
Do you have experience managing budgets, contracts, leases or contractors?

14. Budgets / Contracts:
If yes, please briefly describe this experience.

15. Local Government Experience:
Have you worked in local government or another public sector before? (select all that apply)

16. Health & Safety:
Please describe your experience with health and safety responsibilities in an operational, outdoor, parks, facilities or team environment.

17. Driver Licence:
Do you hold a full, current New Zealand driver licence?

18. Availability:
If you were the successful candidate, how soon would you be available to start?

19. Salary Expectations:
What are your salary expectations for this position? Please select one:

20. Health:
Have you any ongoing health problems that may affect your ability to carry out the work you have applied for? If yes, how might WDC reasonably accommodate this? If you have no health concerns, please write 'N/A'.

21. Location:
If appointed, which of the following best describes your location and work preference?

22. Other:
Please provide any additional information you would like us to consider as part of your application.


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