Sports Turf Trainee

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

There are a number of sports parks dotted around our spectacular Garden City. Our Specialist parks team is tasked with looking after Hagley Park, including the internationally renowned Hagley Oval and our wonderful new sports facilities at Nga Puna Wai, and a number of specialist sports turf surfaces throughout the city.

Opportunities like this don't come knocking very often. We're offering the opportunity to develop a career in sports turf management, training alongside internationally recognised sports turf specialists whilst gaining practical agronomy experience. In addition to this, you will get the opportunity to experience a wide range of horticultural experiences including, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Council's plant production nursery, amongst other parks management disciplines, opening up a wide range of career development options for the future.

This 48-month fixed-term apprenticeship will result in the NZ Certificate in Sports Turf Management (Level 4); a qualification that is highly respected by the Turf industry both in NZ and overseas.

You'll have an active interest in horticulture, a level 2 certificate, and good reading and writing ability. To work outside, you'll be in tip-top physical health, and you'll love working in a team environment learning from the best.

This is a chance to work as an important member of a dedicated and passionate team, in a supportive environment. You get to combine your love of sport and desire to work outside on a daily basis, all while gaining a national qualification. All up, we think it sounds like a pretty sweet gig.

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_ - 48 month Fulltime Fixed Term Position
- Location_ - This position is primarily based at Ngā Puna Wai, Wigram_
Salary - $26/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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