Turf Specialist

Recreational Services; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Career development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Tools of trade and work phone for личе

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a Sports Turf Specialist to maintain pitches and grounds across the Queenstown Region. You’ll manage mowing, line marking and renovations, applying deep turf knowledge to keep surfaces in top condition for athletes and spectators.

The role focuses on hands‑on turf management with a team‑oriented culture, offering growth opportunities and a wellness benefit after qualifying. A NZ driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and passion for sports turf.
• Ideally a Level 4 turf qualification or demonstrable experience in turf prep and maintenance.
• Full, clean NZ driver's license is essential (class 2 beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare playing surfaces across Tennis, Bowls, Cricket, Croquette venues.
• Mow, line mark and assist with turf renovations and projects.
• Operate and maintain turf equipment (mowers, tractors, etc.).
• Collaborate with clients and team to meet deadlines and project objectives.

Skills

Sports turf knowledge

Irrigation systems

Equipment operation

Education

Level 4 turf qualification

Tools

Mowers & tractors

Job description

At Green by Nature, we are passionate about creating and maintaining exceptional green spaces that communities, athletes, and golfers enjoy every day.

We are currently seeking a dynamic Sports Turf Specialist to join our team and take charge of maintaining pitches and grounds across the beautiful Queenstown Region.

This is a unique opportunity for a hands‑on industry professional who understands that great turf performance starts below the surface.

Key Responsibilities:

As our Sports Turf Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring top-notch maintenance and preparation of playing surfaces including Tennis, Bowls, Cricket, Croquette. It will include mowing, line marking and assist with renovations within turf projects space.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leveraging your extensive knowledge of sports turf, with a particular emphasis on grow‑in, renovations and irrigation systems of new and current sport fields
• Collaborating closely with clients and stakeholders to exceed project objectives and create remarkable outdoor spaces for both players and spectators
• Utilising your mechanical expertise to operate and maintain mowers, tractors, and other turf‑related equipment
• Demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills to work with your team to meet tight deadlines

What we are looking for

• A strong knowledge and passion for sports turf
• Someone who is motivated and self‑driven with energy to burn
• Ideally a level 4 turf qualification or demonstrable experience in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of playing turf
• A full, clean NZ driver's license is essential - class 2 will be beneficial!

Why Join Green by Nature?

At Green by Nature, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and excellence. We offer the opportunity to work on exciting, large‑scale projects that positively impact communities and sporting environments across the motu.

• An annual $300 wellness benefit (after qualifying period)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities with internal and external providers
• A supportive and collaborative team culture across our Trans‑Tasman business
• Your tools of the trade along with a work phone that is permitted for personal use!

About Us:

Green by Nature is a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, operating across New Zealand and Australia.

We have over 2000+ employees and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities.

In accordance with our Drug & Alcohol policy, the successful applicant will be required to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug test.