Facilities Operator

Green-By-Nature-Nz; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Green by Nature in Whangārei seeks a part-time Facilities Operator for a 3-month fixed term. You will perform rubbish collection, drive a tipper truck, and assist with illegal dumping and graffiti removal to keep public spaces clean and safe.

The role involves early starts and weekend shifts, with emphasis on reliability, safety, and teamwork in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Reliability and punctuality are essential for shift work.
• Full Driver’s Licence with manual capability is required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and manual labour.
• Willingness to work early mornings and weekends.
• Adherence to health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Rubbish bin run and general waste collection duties.
• Drive the tipper truck to collect roadside rubbish.
• Assist with illegal dumping and graffiti removal.
• Support maintenance and safety practices as required.

Skills

Reliability

Manual driving

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Health and safety

Job description

At Green by Nature, we’re more than just a greenspace maintenance team, we’re passionate about keeping Whangārei and its surrounding areas clean, green, and thriving. As a trusted partner of the Whangārei District Council, we take pride in maintaining the region’s parks, playgrounds, gardens, infrastructure, and public spaces. To support our mission, we’re seeking a fixed term Facilities Operator to join our Whangārei Cleaning team and help make a real difference in our community on a part time basis!

As a Facilities Operator, you’ll be a versatile team member with your key responsibilities being the rubbish bin run, driving our tipper truck to collect roadside rubbish. You’ll also assist with illegal dumping, graffiti removal.

This is a 3 month fixed term position as operational demands increase so will the availability of shiftfor you to take. The role can involve early starts 04:00am to 12noon during the weekend.

What we're looking for:

• Reliability and Dependability: A proven track record of being punctual, responsible, and consistent in work performance
• Full Driver’s Licence with Manual Capability: Essential for driving the tipper truck and confidently handling work-related driving tasks
• Physical Fitness and Stamina: Able to perform hands-on tasks, including rubbish collection and manual labour, as the role involves physical work
• Flexibility: Comfortable with early starts, varied schedules, and occasional weekend work
• Commitment to Health and Safety: Understands and follows safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment

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 since 1992. 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and experience match, then we want to hear from you.

In accordance with our drug and alcohol policy, successful applicants will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.