Greenkeepers

Trojan Holdings; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 46,838 - 53,726; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Holdings Ltd. seeks a Greenkeeper for Hogan Gully Farm, a new golf course near Queenstown, New Zealand. This full-time position offers 40 hours a week, with pay ranging from $34 to $39 per hour based on experience.

Responsibilities include course construction and maintenance, requiring skills in turf management, machinery operation, and maintaining high standards. Candidates should have a background in greenkeeping or turf management and at least a year of experience.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience within a golf course environment.
• Ability to maintain high standards of turf, greens, and playing surfaces.
• Fit and healthy team player with pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Site preparation during construction phase.
• Maintain turf, greens, and playing surfaces once operational.
• Operate and service mowing and turf-care machinery.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and manage weed control.
• Inspect and maintain irrigation systems.

Skills

Golf course construction experience

Turf management

Equipment operation and servicing

Education

Qualifications in greenkeeping or turf management

Tools

Turf-care machinery

Irrigation systems

Job description

420 McDonnell Road, Arrowtown 9371, New Zealand

Posted Friday, 12 June 2026 at 10:00 am

Hogan Gully Farm is an exciting new golf course resort being by developed by Trojan Holdings Ltd near Queenstown, New Zealand. Situated on a 158-hectare site surrounded by a stunning mountain landscape, Hogan Gully Farm encompasses an 18-hole championship golf course that integrates visitor and residential accommodation, along with complementary facilities.

The resort's amenities will include a driving range, clubhouse with retail services, changing facilities, a cafe/bar, and restaurant. Furthermore, the project incorporates a substantial ecological restoration and enhancement initiative, spanning 39 hectares.

We have opportunities for Greenkeepers to join our team. Initially you will be involved in course construction and will transition to maintenance when the course opens in late 2027. Accordingly, golf course construction experience would be advantageous.

During the construction phase key responsibilities include:

• Site Preparation
• Install Irrigation Systems
• Shape Greens, Tees & Fairways
• Lay Turf & Seed Areas
• Build Bunkers & Drainage

Once the course is operational responsibilities will migrate to:

• Maintain turf, greens, and playing surfaces to high standards.
• Operate and service mowing and turf-care machinery.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and manage weed control safely.
• Inspect and maintain irrigation systems for optimal performance.
• Plan and execute seasonal maintenance.

This is great opportunity to be part of the development of a championship golf course in a magnificent location. You will be a great team player, fit and healthy, and with a high level of pride in what you do. You will have qualifications in greenkeeping or turf management or similar discipline, as well as at least 1 years' experience within a golf course environment.

This is a Full-Time role with a guaranteed 40 hours per week, pay is in the range $34 to $39 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

420 McDonnell Road, Arrowtown 9371, New Zealand