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When you join the Christchurch City Council you'll be getting involved first hand and working to shape the future of this city, our communities and environment. As well as working with awesome people within the organisation, you'll find many opportunities to develop and progress your career with us.

**About the role**

As a PGMO you will spend time maintaining our large greenspaces within the Botanical Gardens, your general duties will involve Parks asset, turf and gardening maintenance. This role is diverse and at times you may be asked to work at different locations throughout the city.

We need a talented and enthusiastic person to ensure the maintenance of these areas continues effortlessly. We know you love being outside and enjoy an environment where no two days are the same. Although you'll work to a busy schedule, the workload varies from job to job and is highly rewarding and satisfying.

**Duties**:

- General Parks asset maintenance
- Line Trimmer operation
- Tractor/mower operation
- General gardening

**About you**:

- You'll have a full driver's licence (required)
- A passion for maintaining amenity areas
- A Grow Safe qualification and/or a traffic management ticket/qualification would be highly desirable

**What's in it for you?**
- Learn from the best, endless opportunities to upskill and progress
- Support your local community
- Join a friendly and supportive team
- Work in the outdoors and enjoy the "garden city"

Utilise your skills and turn into something meaningful

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.

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**Additional information**:

- Hours of work_ - Fulltime Permanent Position
- Location _-_ _Christchurch Botanic Gardens_

**_ 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_**

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?