Seasonal Weed Eater Operator

Green by Nature AU; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature AU is seeking an energetic Weed Eater Operator for a seasonal 3‑month role in the Queenstown area, October to December 2026, with potential extension. The role is based at the Frankton depot and involves vegetation control across Queenstown Lakes District.

You’ll focus on weed-eating and edging to keep parks and reserves looking their best, working with a mower operator and the mowing team. A full driver’s licence (manual) is required, plus fitness and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Full driver’s licence with manual transmission.
• Energetic, motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Physically fit for a hands-on role.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Weed eating and edging with a mower operator.
• Keep parks and reserves in top condition.
• Support mowing team during busy season.
• Occasional wider crew tasks across green spaces.

Skills

Full driver's licence

Energy & motivation

Physical fitness

Teamwork & independence

Tools

Small plant equipment

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.