Asset Maintenance

Recreational Services; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Work phone for personal use

Guaranteed hours

Performance-based pay review

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking an Asset Maintenance Operator to service playgrounds, parks and public spaces in Queenstown and surrounding areas. You will perform maintenance, inspections and minor repairs, ensuring assets remain safe and functional.

The role requires a manual driving licence and a detail‑oriented, safety‑minded approach.

Qualifications

• Broad range of handyman skills and maintenance experience.
• Playground Inspection and Maintenance Course Level 2 preferred; training available with a 2‑day course.
• Current full driver’s licence with ability to drive a manual vehicle is essential.
• High attention to detail, strong work ethic and safety mindset.
• Excellent communication, reliability, punctuality, cooperativeness and positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Queenstown Lakes District Council playgrounds, sports courts, equipment, BBQs, bus shelters, waterways and parks furniture.
• Perform basic handyman tasks, playground inspections and minor repairs, aeration, cleaning, refurbishments and asset validation.
• Assist the wider Lakes District team as required.

Skills

Handyman skills

Maintenance experience

Playground inspection level 2

Manual driving

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Communication skills

Reliability & punctuality

Flexibility

Education

Playground Inspection Level 2 (preferred)

Job description

At Green by Nature, we're more than just a greenspace maintenance team - we're passionate about keeping Queenstown and its surrounding areas clean, green and thriving. As a trusted partner of the Queenstown Lakes District Council, we take pride in maintaining the regions parks, playgrounds, gardens, infrastructure, and public spaces. To support our mission, we're seeking an Asset Maintenance Operator.

What does an Asset Maintenace Operator do you ask?

Reporting to the Team Manager, you will be responsible for the maintenance of the Queenstown Lakes District Councils playgrounds, sports courts, sports/fitness equipment, BBQ's, bus shelters, waterways, and parks furniture throughout the district. Your duties will include, but not limited to, basic handyman functions, playground inspections and minor repairs, playground aeration, cleaning, refurbishments, and asset validation of all park assets. At times you may be required to assist the wider Lakes District team.

What we are looking for:

• You will possess a broad range of handyman skills and preferably have previous maintenance experience
• Ideally, you will have completed a Playground Inspection and Maintenance Course Level 2, however, this is not essential as we are willing to train the right person, however, you must be willing to attend the 2-day training course
• A current full driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle is essential
• A high level of attention to detail, have a strong work ethic and demonstrate a positive attitude towards working safely
• You will have excellent communication skills, be reliable, punctual, co-operative, and maintain positive working relationships
• You must be able to work flexible hours to meet the client's requirements

Here's what we can offer you:

Along with working within a company that has been an industry leader for more than 30 years, you will receive:

• A performance-based salary that is reviewed annually
• Guaranteed hours with the opportunity of increasing based on operational demands
• Annual $300 wellness benefit and work phone permitted for personal use
• The opportunity to work in a role that gives back to the community
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities with the ability to progress your career

Green by Nature is a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have over 2000+ employees and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities.

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.