Parks & Grounds Response Operator

Recreational Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Uniform & PPE provided

Personal phone use

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a multiskilled Response Operator to join the Masterton team. The role is outdoors, hands-on and varies across response, repairs, mowing and maintenance, with opportunities to learn new equipment and techniques.

You will be involved in planting, pruning, mowing, edging, and general grounds care across parks and reserves, supporting a friendly local team dedicated to public spaces and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening, horticulture, mowing, or outdoor maintenance is preferred but not essential.
• A full, clean driver licence is desirable and tow trailer experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Gardening and horticulture duties, including planting, pruning, and general grounds maintenance.
• Mower operations across parks, reserves, and open spaces.
• Supporting response and repairs work, including reactive maintenance tasks for council assets such as public bathrooms, seats and benches, bollards, boardwalks and more.
• Assisting across the wider team during busy periods and annual leave as required.

Skills

Gardening experience

Driver licence

Tools

Mower operation

Equipment handling

Job description

Green by Nature is seeking a multiskilled Response Operator to join the Masterton team. The role is outdoors, hands-on and varies across response, repairs, mowing and maintenance, with opportunities to learn new equipment and techniques.

You will be involved in planting, pruning, mowing, edging, and general grounds care across parks and reserves, supporting a friendly local team dedicated to public spaces and community well-being.