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Parks and Garden Maintenance Officers

3 months ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time
The Christchurch City Council parks team is growing in a new and exciting direction. We want you to be part of our dedicated team.


Our goal is to lift and enhance the quality of these beautiful areas - You'll combine your mowing, spraying and horticultural experience that will deliver a high-quality finish to the Parks and Cemeteries throughout our city.


Working in these spaces you will be exposed to a wide range of people, cultures and beliefs that are represented within Christchurch.

An openminded, respectful outlook will be key.

What's involved:
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As a Parks and Gardens Maintenance Officer you'll be delivering a wide range of maintenance, upkeep, and improvement to Christchurch City's Parks and Cemeteries.

We have multiple opportunities currently available and are looking for people who are happy to carry out multiple different tasks through their day.

Your duties will include,

  • Mowing, hand and ride on.
  • Line trimming.
  • Spraying.
  • Weeding.
  • Pruning.
  • Planting.
  • Cleaning BBQs and Water fountains.
  • Rubbish collection.

Requirements of the role:
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The role of Parks and Gardens Maintenance Officer is maintenance focused. You'll be a committed team player who is always looking for ways to learn, grow and improve.


You will be ensuring all aspects of our parks such as turf, gardens and all associated furnishings are maintained to the highest standard.

You'll have the opportunity to perform a wide range of horticultural and mowing tasks as well as interact with a wide range of horticultural experts.


You will have a full driver's license, level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent, or extensive experience in similar role.

A Grow Safe qualification, class two truck licence and W endorsement would be highly desirable but not essential. CCC will help you gain these qualifications if you do not have them.


We also offer, the opportunity to learn from a highly motivated team, career progression and professional development, annual health checks, full uniform provided, and discounted rates across a wide range of businesses.

Come and join our team and leave a positive legacy for the citizens of Christchurch. If you're a passionate outdoors person that enjoys variety in your job, is happy to muck in and help out, you'll fit right in


Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors.


You will also benefit from:

  • Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities


Flexible working arrangements
  • WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
  • Collaboration exposure to wider areas of the organisation
  • Benefits a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.


Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?

Additional information:

- _ Hours of work_ - 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday
  • Friday. There is also a requirement to work weekend and public holidays on a rostered basis.


Location_
  • These roles will be based at one of our new Depot's based in Wigram or Bromley_
**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._