Seasonal Weed Eater Operator

CGR Services; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

CGR Services in Queenstown Lakes District is seeking a seasonal Weed Eater Operator for a 3-month assignment October to December 2026, with potential to extend. Based at the Frankton depot, you will focus on weed-eating and edging to keep parks and reserves in top condition.

You will work with the mowing team, require a full driver’s licence and good physical fitness, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must have a full driver’s licence (manual driving experience).
• Energetic, physically fit and able to work in a hands-on environment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Pre-employment drug test may apply.

Responsibilities

• Weed eating and edging to maintain parks and reserves.
• Support mowing team and assist with related tasks across green spaces.
• Based at Frankton depot and work across Queenstown Lakes District.

Skills

Full driver's licence

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Can-do attitude

Tools

Weed eater

Mower

Job description

Seasonal 3-month opportunity from October - end of December 2026 with a possibility to extend!

Do you have a great work ethic, enjoy getting stuck in, and hold a full driver’s licence?

This role will be based out of the Frankton depot however the role will take place across the Queenstown Lakes District. The job will be primarily weed eating alongside a mower operator.

If so this is the perfect short-term position for you! We're looking for an energetic individual to help keep Queenstown’s parks and reserves in top condition by taking on important vegetation control tasks.

What's does a Weed Eater Operator do you ask?

As a Weed Eater Operator, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the Mowing team by helping to keep vegetation under control during the busy growing season. You’ll focus on weed-eating and edging, ensuring our parks look their best, and occasionally join the wider crew to assist with other tasks across our green spaces.

Who we are looking for

We’re on the lookout for people with a strong desire to do a job well. Experience using small plant equipment is a bonus, but if you’re eager to learn, that’s good enough for us! You’ll also need:

• A full driver’s licence (manual driving experience required)
• Energy, self-motivation, and a can-do attitude
• Good physical fitness – this is a hands-on, physically demanding role
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please note: In accordance with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.