Small Plant Operator

Green By Nature; Nelson; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature in Nelson is seeking an energetic Edger/Weed Eater Operator for a spring/summer short-term contract from early September 2026 through to 18 December 2026. You will support the Mowing team by weed-eating and edging to keep our parks and reserves looking their best.

You need a full driver’s licence, energy, can-do attitude and good physical fitness. Experience with small plant equipment is a bonus, and you’ll work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Full driver’s licence required with manual driving experience.
• Experience with small plant equipment is a bonus.
• Energetic, reliable, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Good physical fitness for hands-on vegetation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Weed-eating and edging to keep parks and reserves tidy.
• Support the mowing team during the busy growing season.
• Occasionally assist with other tasks across green spaces.

Skills

Full driver's licence

Small plant equipment experience

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Independent work

Can-do attitude

Self-motivation

Tools

Weed Eater

Edger

Job description

Spring / Summer position starting the beginning mid-September 2026 working through to 18th December 2026!

Do you have a great work ethic, enjoy getting stuck in, and hold a full driver’s licence? If so this is the perfect short-term position for you! We're looking for an energetic individual to help keep Nelson’s parks and reserves in top condition by taking on important vegetation control tasks.

What's does an Edger / Weed Eater Operator do you ask?

As an Edger/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

About Us

Our Green by Nature purpose is to improve people’s lives by building, caring for, and maintaining remarkable green spaces that enable us all to do more of the things we love. Enhancing the countries natural beauty to make it a wonderful place to visit and live.

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