Parks Maintenance Officer at Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Health insurance

Annual health checks

Additional annual leave

Eye test reimbursement

Local discounts

Job summary

Hamilton City Council is seeking a Parks Maintenance Officer to care for our district’s green spaces, playgrounds and sporting facilities. You will play a key role in safety, quality and presentation while supporting the Parks and Recreation team.

Join a dedicated group that ensures Hamilton’s parks and public spaces are welcoming and well-maintained. The role requires strong planning, hands-on maintenance, and the ability to work independently or with others to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must have a current NZ full driver’s license (Class 2)
• Must have a current first aid certification
• Experience in parks maintenance
• Experience in general maintenance/handyperson activities
• Strong work ethic with ability to plan and execute multiple work programs using available resources
• Able to work independently with good physical fitness and cope with manual work

Responsibilities

• Perform safety maintenance tasks across parks, playgrounds and sporting facilities.
• Ensure work meets high safety, quality and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with contractors and the Parks and Recreation team.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Engage with the public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach and consider facility users’ needs.

Skills

Positive attitude

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Good communication

Attention to detail

Public engagement

Education

NZ Driver’s Licence Class 2

First aid certification

Parks maintenance experience

General maintenance / handyperson

Job description

Company Description

This role sits in the Council’s Community Group, which comprises of community focused services such as Hamilton Pool, Parks and Recreation, Hamilton City Libraries and the city’s three main visitor attractions.

The Parks and Recreation team maintain Hamilton’s Park network for our community. Our work ensures Hamilton is beautiful, fun, connected, and meets our community wants and needs, making our city one we’re all proud of.

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity As a Parks Maintenace Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing Hamilton’s green spaces, sporting facilities, playgrounds, and other council infrastructure. Your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing of Hamiltonians and support our vision of making Hamilton the best place to live.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general safety maintenance tasks across parks, playgrounds, and sporting facilities.
• Ensure all work meets high standards of safety, quality, and presentation.
• Collaborate with contractors and the wider Parks and Recreation team.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Engage with the public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach, considering the needs of facility users.
• Manage parks rubbish and ground litter.

What We’re Looking For

• A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outcomes.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for contributing to community wellbeing and public spaces.

Qualifications

• Current NZ full driver’s license - Class 2 essential.
• Current first aid certification.
• Experience in parks maintenance.
• Experience in general maintenance /handyperson activities.
• Strong work ethic, you must have the ability to plan things in detail and execute different work programs using a range of resources.
• Able to work independently with good physical fitness and able to cope with the demands of manual work.
• Can-do attitude, able to manage multiple priorities, while maintaining quality service delivery.
• Flexible and adaptable to manage shifting work requirements and varying volumes of work.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Passion for continuous improvement, solving problems and delivering efficient solutions.
• Ability to think on your feet and problem solve to ensure best outcomes for our customers and our team.

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

Starting at $29.90 per hour, dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou:

• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Applications close on the: 30 September 2026

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check.

This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required.

View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly.

We will seek support from our panel of selected agencies if needed. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.