Caretaker

Tauranga Intermediate School; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Tauranga Intermediate School invites a part-time Caretaker to commence early to mid-October. The role is 35 hours per week during term time, with potential work during breaks.

The successful candidate will maintain buildings and grounds with general handyman skills, gardening, mowing, field marking, and security duties, working with two current caretakers. A clean police record is required; appointment subject to Police Vet.

Qualifications

• Experience with general maintenance and groundskeeping.
• Ability to operate ride-on mower and handheld equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and grounds on a daily basis.
• Assist in gardening, turf maintenance and mowing.
• Perform field marking and upkeep of roofs, gutters and trees as needed.
• Support security duties and lock-up responsibilities.

Skills

Gardening

Lawn mowing

Field marking

Working at heights

Security/lock-up

Handyman skills

Initiative

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking to appoint an additional part-time Caretaker to commence duties early to mid-October, or on a date by negotiation.

Hours of work will be 35 hours per week (9am-4pm) working Term time only. Work during the term break may be needed based on work to be done.

We require a fit, energetic person to join our caretaker team with general 'handyman' skills who can assist in maintaining our buildings and grounds.

Specific skills in gardening, turf maintenance, mowing lawns (ride on and handheld), field marking, working with heights (roofs, gutters, trees) and security (lock up) would be an advantage.

Our successful candidate will be reliable, show initiative, take pride in our physical surroundings and have a good sense of humor. You will be working alongside our two current experienced caretakers.

The suitable candidate must have a clean police record and will be appointed subject to a clean Police Vet.

Please submit by email a CV and covering letter to the Assistant Principal: Mike Hansen Email: *****@tauranga-int.school.nz outlining your attributes, skills and work experience for this position by Monday 21st September 2026.