Full-Time Cemetery Grounds & Cremation Caretaker

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Whanganui; Remote; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Parental leave

Training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd. is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker/Gardener in Whanganui. The role involves outdoor maintenance of cemetery, memorial and crematorium sites, plus supporting burials, ash interments and cremations with care and professionalism.

You will operate burial and cremation equipment, prepare graves, and assist funeral services while upholding safety protocols and documentation. A Class 2 licence is preferred, with strong teamwork and respect for bereaved families.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, cemetery operations or similar outdoor work, along preferably with a full Class 2 licence & WTR.
• Practical skills using gardening tools, machinery and small plant, with a safe and steady approach to hands-on work.
• A calm, respectful and professional manner in sensitive situations involving bereaved families and deceased persons.
• Good judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures, keep accurate records and think ahead.
• A reliable, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn cemetery, burial and crematorium practices if you have not done all parts of the role before.

Responsibilities

• Carry Out day-to-day grounds maintenance across cemetery, memorial and crematorium sites, including mowing, edging, pruning, planting, weeding and general garden care.
• Prepare graves and ash interment sites, and support burials and funeral service set-up with care, respect and attention to detail.
• Operate burial equipment, backfill and reinstate sites following burials and interments to a high standard.
• Operate the cremator and associated equipment in line with site procedures, training and identification protocols, including accurate handling of ashes and records.
• Put safety first every day by following work plans, speaking up when unsure, and using equipment and machinery safely and correctly.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gardening

Mowing

Cemetery operations

Tools

Gardening tools

Job description

Fulton Hogan Ltd. is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker/Gardener in Whanganui. The role involves outdoor maintenance of cemetery, memorial and crematorium sites, plus supporting burials, ash interments and cremations with care and professionalism.

You will operate burial and cremation equipment, prepare graves, and assist funeral services while upholding safety protocols and documentation. A Class 2 licence is preferred, with strong teamwork and respect for bereaved families.