Napier City Council is seeking an experienced Assets Coordinator to oversee all maintenance, grounds, and asset operations at Kennedy Park Resort. This hands-on role ensures the resort’s lawns, gardens, pools, buildings, and equipment are maintained to high standards, compliant with health and safety protocols, and ready for guests. You’ll coordinate maintenance activities, manage small projects, and ensure operations run smoothly day-to-day.

This is a leadership role where practical skills meet operational oversight. You’ll supervise a small maintenance team, work with contractors, and contribute directly to guest experience and resort presentation. If you take pride in high-quality outcomes and enjoy a varied, hands-on role, this is the position for you.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Maintain grounds and facilities to a high standard — including lawns, gardens, plantings, buildings, and equipment — while following schedules, health and safety requirements, and preventative maintenance routines.
• Oversee pool and amenity servicing, including chemical handling, hygiene compliance, restocking amenities, and ensuring pools meet safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage waste and recycling operations across the resort, ensuring environmental compliance and clean, welcoming public areas.
• Plan and coordinate small to mid-sized maintenance projects, providing technical input, managing contractors, and ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and timeline expectations.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Experienced in grounds, facilities, and asset management with a practical understanding of maintenance trades and equipment operation.
• Skilled in project coordination, contract and contractor management, and operational planning.
• Strong team leader with the ability to mentor staff, manage rosters, and foster a positive, safety-conscious culture.
• Proactive, hands-on, and detail-oriented, able to identify issues, support preventative maintenance, and ensure high standards across all resort operations.

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service
• Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy
• Retailer Discounts + Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
• Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club
• Free flu vaccinations (annual)
• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a permanent, full time opportunity working 40 hours per week on a rolling roster (5 days on, 2 days off). You will be based at Kennedy Park Resort in Napier.

The annual salary package for this role is $79,000-$93,000 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

Applications for this role close on 7 November 2025 however due to the highly competitive employment market we will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including drug testing, with some roles requiring health screening). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description – Assets Coordinator