Mower Operator - Tauranga

Downer & Company; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Discounted holiday homes

Safety equipment provided

Referral bonus

Training and development

Free pie and hot drink monthly

Job summary

Downer & Company in Tauranga is seeking a Mower Operator / Sexton to maintain parks, reserves, and cemetery spaces. The role combines mowing and grounds maintenance with burial site preparation and interment support, requiring interaction with funeral directors and the public.

You will operate tractors and mowing gear, keep grounds pristine, and assist with interments while collaborating with the Greenspaces team.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work experience and pride in presentation.
• Ability to interact respectfully with funeral directors and the public.
• Willingness to undertake pre-employment checks and Drug/MOJ checks.
• Safety conscious with a high standard of workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, ride-on mowers, weed eaters and other equipment.
• Maintain cemetery grounds to a high standard.
• Prepare, attend and reinstate burial plots for burials and ash interments.
• Liaise professionally with funeral directors and the public.
• Support Greenspaces operations and occasional weekend work.

Skills

Outdoor work

Strong communication

Customer service

Health and safety minded

Education

Full Class 1 Driver Licence with WTR endorsement

Class 2 licence (preferred)

Tools

Tractor operation

Ride-on mowing equipment

Excavator operation

Job description

Mower Operator - Tauranga

Company : Downer & Company Job Type : Full Time New Zealand

Location: Tauranga

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer Is Committed To Delivering Excellence By Ensuring Our People Have The Environment And The Means To Be Successful.We Offer :

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
• A free pie and hot drink each month at Z!

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Join Downer's Greenspaces team in Tauriko and play an important role in maintaining high-quality parks, reserves, and cemetery facilities for the local community.

This unique position combines mowing and grounds maintenance with cemetery operations, making it ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in presentation, and values delivering exceptional service to the public.

As a Mower Operator / Sexton, you'll help create and maintain respectful, well-presented spaces while working closely with funeral directors, families, and the wider community. No two days are the same, with responsibilities ranging from operating machinery and maintaining grounds through to preparing burial sites and supporting interment services.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Operating tractors, ride-on mowers, weed eaters and other grounds maintenance equipment
• Maintaining cemetery grounds to a high standard
• Preparing, attending, and reinstating plots for burials and ash interments
• Liaising professionally with funeral directors and members of the public
• Supporting wider Greenspaces operations as required
• Participating in occasional weekend work

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and can provide excellent service during sensitive community interactions.

You will ideally bring:

• Full Class 1 Driver Licence and WTR endorsement
• Class 2 licence (highly desirable)
• Experience operating excavators and carrying out excavation work
• Experience in cemetery operations or burial services (preferred but training can be provided)
• Experience operating tractors and ride-on mowing equipment
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team
• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality
• Reliability, self-motivation and a high standard of workmanship

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone