Small Plant Operator

Recreational Services; Queenstown; Presencial; NZD 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Recreational Services in Queenstown is seeking a Weed Eater Operator for a seasonal position from October to December 2026. The role involves weed-eating and edging to keep parks and reserves in top condition, with occasional support for other tasks by the mowing team.

You will work across the Queenstown Lakes District, based at the Frankton depot. A full driver’s licence (manual) is required, and the role is physically demanding and team-oriented.

Formación

• The candidate must hold a full driver’s licence with manual transmission experience.
• Energetic, self-motivated attitude with a can-do approach.
• Good physical fitness for a hands-on role.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Pre-employment drug testing may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Weed-eating and edging to maintain parks and reserves.
• Assist the mower operator and support the team with other tasks across green spaces.
• Work across Queenstown Lakes District during the busy season.

Conocimientos

Full driver’s licence (manual driving)

Energetic, self-motivated

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Herramientas

Weed Eater / String Trimmer

Mower Operator

Descripción del empleo

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 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.