Public Parks Mowing Operator — Tractor Specialist

Kāpiti Coast; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Free pool access

Staff discounts

Job summary

Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking a Tractor Operator to join the Parks & Recreation mowing team in the Operations area. You will operate tractor-mounted decks, help maintain open spaces, and support service delivery across parks and reserves.

Ideal candidates will have practical parks experience, strong safety practices, and a valid NZ Driver Licence Class 1. This is a hands-on role reporting to the Team Leader Mowing with opportunities to contribute to community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a parks and recreation environment.
• Proficient with tractor mowers and related machinery.
• Valid NZ Driver Licence Class 1.
• Safety-focused with the ability to follow health and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-mounted cutting decks and other mowing machinery.
• Maintain mowing schedules across passive reserves and open spaces.
• Complete required paperwork and respond to service requests.
• Report to the Team Leader Mowing and work with the wider Operations Team.

Skills

Tractor mowing operation

Parks & recreation experience

NZ Driver Licence Class 1

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Job description

Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking a Tractor Operator to join the Parks & Recreation mowing team in the Operations area. You will operate tractor-mounted decks, help maintain open spaces, and support service delivery across parks and reserves.

Ideal candidates will have practical parks experience, strong safety practices, and a valid NZ Driver Licence Class 1. This is a hands-on role reporting to the Team Leader Mowing with opportunities to contribute to community wellbeing.