Sport, Recreation, & Community Asset Lead

He angituutanga: The opportunity

Help shape the future of Hamilton's community infrastructure

Hamilton is growing, and so are the needs of our communities. We're looking for a strategic asset planning professional to lead long-term investment planning across our sport, recreation and community facility networks.

This is an opportunity to influence how Council invests in the facilities and spaces that help people stay active, connected and engaged. You'll develop the strategies, plans and investment advice that ensure our infrastructure remains fit for purpose, affordable and sustainable for future generations.

About the role

This is a dedicated asset planning role focused on long-term asset management, lifecycle planning and capital investment.

You'll lead strategic planning across a diverse portfolio of sport parks, recreation facilities and community facilities, ensuring investment decisions are evidence-based and aligned with community needs, service outcomes and financial sustainability.

Working closely with teams across Parks, Planning, Growth, Finance, Asset Management and Capital Delivery, you'll help shape renewal programmes, growth planning and future infrastructure investment.

What you'll do

• Lead asset management, lifecycle planning and investment prioritisation across sport, recreation and community facilities.
• Develop long-term asset strategies, renewal programmes and investment plans.
• Analyse demand, growth, utilisation, condition, risk and performance data to support decision-making.
• Prepare business cases, feasibility assessments and investment recommendations.
• Support key planning processes including the Long-Term Plan, Infrastructure Strategy and Activity Management Plans.
• Provide clear, governance-ready advice to support capital investment decisions.
• Work across Council to align community outcomes, operational needs and asset investment priorities.

What success looks like

You'll deliver:

• Clear, evidence-based investment priorities.
• Sustainable renewal and lifecycle programmes.
• High-quality asset advice and reporting.
• Well-defined scopes that support successful capital programme delivery.
• Strong alignment between community outcomes, service needs and infrastructure investment.

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of Hamilton's sport, recreation and community infrastructure. You'll join a collaborative team where your expertise will help shape long-term investment decisions and deliver lasting benefits for our communities.

Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help shape the facilities and spaces that support Hamilton's future.