Sports Turf Curator

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About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

There are a number of sports parks dotted around our spectacular Garden City. Our Metro Sports Turf team are tasked with looking after Hagley Park, Apollo Projects Stadium and sports fields throughout the city's community parks.

Opportunities like this don't come knocking very often. We're after a suitably- qualified Sports Turf Curator looking to further their career by becoming a part of the Council's Metro Sports Turf team based at Hagley Oval.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As a Sports Turf Curator, you'll be responsible for the maintenance of the playing surfaces within Hagley Park by mowing and managing the turf health on a day-to-day basis. This will ensure the sports fields meet the standards for our users and community to be able to perform and play on.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

Your 5 years' experience in turf preparation and grounds maintenance will well equip you for this role. You'll love working in a team environment, with initiative and drive to demonstrate excellence in turf management. This is a chance to work as an important member of a dedicated and passionate team, in a supportive environment while furthering your turf career in a location that will utilise and enhance all your skill.

If you hold a full, clean driver's license and want the chance to be a part of our philosophy to provide, protect and enhance open space environments and sporting facilities then we can't wait to hear from you Apply today.

In your application, tell us why you'd love to work at one of Christchurch's most loved locations.

Hagley Oval is recognised as one of the top international cricket venues in the world, this could be your opportunity to be involved in the future of the venue.

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

Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. 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.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

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

• Hours of work - This role requires flexibility to work around events at Hagley Oval, significant weekend work over the Summer months is required.
• Position - Fulltime Permanent Position.
• Location - This position is primarily based at Hagley Park
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $74,394 to $82,660 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Close Date - 10/11/2025

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.