Vegetation Control Operator

6 days ago


Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand Green By Nature Full time

We are thrilled to have been chosen to manage the Nelson City Council Open Space Contract, starting July 1, 2025.
This marks an exciting new chapter in caring for Nelson's beautiful parks and reserves, building on a strong legacy of excellence.
If you're passionate about continuing to make a positive impact on your community and contributing to the future of these cherished spaces, we'd love for you to join our team.Please note that some job descriptions and titles may not align exactly with your current responsibilities, but please don't be alarmed.
We may simply have the role named differently, and we still encourage you to apply.
We'd love to get to know youAbout The RoleThis role will see you take on vegetation and pest plant management activities within the region's many parks and reserves.
Day-to-day your role will see you carry out chemical spraying and application of herbicides, manual removal of weeds, operating spray equipment/machinery and helping other teams when required.What We're Looking ForIdeally, we would love someone who has pest plant management experience; however, this is not a must.
As long as you are a hard worker, with a passion for working outdoors and getting stuck in then you would be a perfect candidate.
Other success factors include:A clean and current drivers' licence with the ability to drive a manualA standard GrowSafe Certificate would be advantageous but not essentialBe a team player with a positive attitude - helping out your team mates needs to be second natureA desire to adhere to the company's health and safety proceduresTones of motivation with a strong desire to get this job donePhysically fit - the role does involve a lot of walking / heavy liftingNext StepsSince our beginnings in 1992, we've grown into an industry leader with over 1,500 team members across New Zealand and Australia.
We are passionate about enhancing the natural environment and supporting councils and clients in realising their forward-thinking visions.
So, if you're ready to take the next step and join a company that has been an industry leader for more than 30 years, apply today.In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.
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