Ashburton District Council
Richard Wood currently serves as the Sport and Recreation Manager at Ashburton District Council, a role held since October 2014 that involves leading a dedicated team to enhance community outcomes, particularly in managing key recreational facilities such as the EA Networks Centre, Tinwald Pool, and Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. Wood's extensive responsibilities have included oversight of recreation business services, customer engagement, budgeting, and project delivery for the recreation sector. Previous experience includes a significant role at Gym Company Ltd, where Richard served as a Personal Trainer and later as Sports Facility Assistant Manager. Richard Wood has pursued professional development through programs such as the Emerging Leaders Programme from Victoria University of Wellington and holds a National Certificate in Sport Management and Exercise Prescription from the New Zealand Institute of Sport. Additionally, Richard is a Certified Advisor for Xero.
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Ashburton District Council
We are a dynamic local government organisation that offers its people rewarding and varied opportunities. We provide services and support to one of New Zealand's fastest growing and thriving communities. With a fast paced and changing community, we have an array of interesting projects and initiatives going on. Our diverse and passionate workforce of 200 employees spanning all Council activities are dedicated to delivering only the best to our community. Joining Ashburton District Council will not only give you the chance to make your mark within our organisation, it will also enable you to contribute to Ashburton District becoming a better place to work, live and do business. Working in a friendly atmosphere, you'll be supported and encouraged to enhance and further your career. Our values are all about doing what's right, making things happen and working as one team so if we sound like the type of organisation you want to join, I encourage you to get in touch with us.