Vegetation Spray Operator

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Team environment

Training & development

Outdoor work

Job summary

Ventia in Auckland is seeking a Vegetation Spray Operator to maintain parks and reserves. This autonomous role involves vegetation control using herbicides and manual methods, ensuring open spaces stay safe and well‑maintained.

You will work outdoors, self‑manage daily tasks, and operate spray equipment, with opportunities for training and development and a supportive team environment. Join a team that values safety, independence, and continuous learning, with a focus on delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Full Class 1 driver’s license (manual and automatic) – essential
• Experience in spraying or vegetation control preferred
• Understanding of spray techniques, equipment and safety protocols beneficial
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
• Experience operating small vehicles such as ATVs is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Carrying out vegetation control across Auckland parks and reserves
• Operating and maintaining spray equipment
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
• Self-managing daily tasks and working effectively alone or in small groups

Skills

Driver's license

Spraying/vegetation control

Spray techniques

Self-management

ATV operation

Tools

Spray equipment

ATV operation

Job description

Location: Mt Wellington

Hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Vegetation Spray Operator to join our team maintaining Auckland’s beautiful parks and reserves. This is an autonomous role, perfect for someone who enjoys working independently or in small teams. You’ll be responsible for vegetation control using herbicides and manual methods, ensuring our open spaces remain safe and well‑maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out vegetation control across Auckland parks and reserves
• Operating and maintaining spray equipment
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
• Self‑managing daily tasks and working effectively alone or in small groups

What We’re Looking For

• Full Class 1 driver’s licence (manual and automatic) – essential
• Experience in spraying or vegetation control is preferred, but not required – a great attitude and willingness to learn are key
• Understanding of spray techniques, equipment, and safety protocols is beneficial
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
• Experience operating small vehicle such as ATV are also an advantage

What We Offer

• Health plans with Southern cross and other benefits
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for training and development
• Work outdoors in a role that offers variety and autonomy

Applications close on 24 Aug at 5 pm

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 168472