Mower Operator

City Care Property; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern equipment

Uniforms provided

Ongoing training

Supportive team

Job summary

City Care Property in Auckland is seeking a Mower Operator to help keep Māngere and Ōtāhuhu's parks and public spaces looking their best. You’ll operate mowing equipment, perform basic maintenance, and work as part of a friendly greenspace team across Auckland's local communities.

A Class 1 licence and experience with outdoor equipment are valued. A Class 2 licence or horticulture/traffic qualifications are advantageous but not essential. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Current Class 1 Driver Licence is required.
• Experience operating mowers, machinery or outdoor equipment.
• Comfortable with physical, hands-on outdoor work in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate ride-on mowers, out-front mowers, tractors and small plant.
• Maintain berms, parks, reserves and other public spaces in Māngere and Ōtāhuhu.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and basic maintenance.
• Work safely to meet contract standards.
• Support the Greenspace team with line trimming, weed control, litter collection and general maintenance.
• Deliver high-quality work while contributing to a positive team culture.

Skills

Class 1 Driver Licence

Experience with mowers

Outdoor equipment operation

Job description

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City Care Property – Auckland, North Island

Love working outdoors and seeing the results of your efforts at the end of the day?

We're looking for a Mower Operator to help keep Māngere and Ōtāhuhu's parks, reserves, berms and public spaces looking their best. If you're someone who enjoys working with machinery, takes pride in a job well done, and values being part of a great team, we'd love to hear from you.

Every day, you'll play an important role in maintaining the green spaces that local communities use and enjoy.

• Operating a range of mowing equipment including ride-on mowers, out-front mowers, tractors and small plant
• Maintaining berms, parks, reserves and other public green spaces throughout the Māngere and Ōtāhuhu area
• Carrying out routine equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Working safely and efficiently to meet contract standards
• Supporting the wider Greenspace team with activities such as line trimming, weed control, litter collection and general maintenance
• Delivering high-quality work while contributing to a positive team culture

You don't need every qualification under the sun to be successful in this role. What matters most is your attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a current Class 1 Driver Licence
• Has experience operating mowers, machinery or outdoor equipment
• Enjoys physical, hands-on work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Takes health and safety seriously
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Takes pride in delivering quality work and maintaining high standards

A Class 2 licence, horticulture experience or traffic management qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

• Stable, full-time work with a respected Kiwi-owned organisation
• Modern equipment, quality PPE and uniforms provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment where people genuinely look out for one another
• Varied work across Auckland's local communities
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in parks, greenspace and infrastructure maintenance

Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainability across social, environmental, cultural, and economic dimensions, while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Diversity Works, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if you have any preferences or requirements that will support you to perform at your best. All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, undergo a medical assessment, pass a drug and alcohol test, provide two references, and consent to a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) check.

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