Parks and Garden Maintenance Officer

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time
Parks and Garden Maintenance Officer - Banks Peninsula

You will be a member of a dedicated Parks and Gardens Maintenance Team responsible for delivering a wide range of parks maintenance activities across the diverse parkland environments within Banks Peninsula.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to kick start their career in parks and gardens maintenance. You do not require a relevant qualification but we do need someone who has a love for the outdoors and who is not afraid of the bitter winters on Banks Peninsula. If you do not have experience in a similar role, please ensure you outline your reasons for applying in your CV and Cover letter.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

The role is all-inclusive and will require you to be a committed team player. You will have the opportunity to perform a wide range of horticultural tasks to ensure all aspects of the parks including garden areas, turf, and all associated furnishings within our parks are maintained to the highest standard. These can include:

  • Mowing, gardening, spraying, emptying litter bins, track work and line trimming.
  • Chainsaw work, carpentry skills, mechanic skills on small plant.
  • Planting including site prep and planning.

You will be a people person with an optimistic outlook, with the flexibility to be involved in activities across the unit to address demand in department or area workloads. Being a practical, mechanically minded person would be advantageous.

  • You will have a relevant qualification, trade, or practical experience in a similar or transferable role, for example operating machinery or farm equipment.
  • Full NZ driver's license.
  • Good communication skills and a can-do attitude.

If this is the role you have been waiting for, please apply today with an up to date CV.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

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.

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz.

Hours of work - Permanent 37.5 hours per week. 8:00am- 4pm, five days per week. Days of work are negotiable, weekend work available.
Location - This position is primarily based at CCC Parks Maintenance Depot in Duvauchelle.
Salary - $31.49 - $34.99 per hour.

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.

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