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You will be a member of a dedicated Parks and Gardens Maintenance Team responsible for delivering a wide range of parks maintenance activities across the diverse parkland environments within Banks Peninsula.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to kick start their career in parks and gardens maintenance. You do not require a relevant qualification but we do need someone who has a love for the outdoors and who is not afraid of the bitter winters on Banks Peninsula. If you do not have experience in a similar role, please ensure you outline your reasons for applying in your CV and Cover letter
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
The role is all-inclusive and will require you to be a committed team player. You will have the opportunity to perform a wide range of horticultural tasks to ensure all aspects of the parks including garden areas, turf, and all associated furnishings within our parks are maintained to the highest standard. These can include:
- Mowing, gardening, spraying, emptying litter bins, track work and line trimming.
- Chainsaw work, carpentry skills, mechanic skills on small plant.
- Planting including site prep and planning.
About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
You will be a people person with an optimistic outlook, with the flexibility to be involved in activities across the unit to address demand in department or area workloads. Being a practical, mechanically minded person would be advantageous.
- You will have a relevant qualification, trade, or practical experience in a similar or transferable role, for example operating machinery or farm equipment.
- Full NZ driver's license
- Good communication skills and a can-do attitude
If this is the role you have been waiting for, Please apply today with an up to date CV.
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:
- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.
Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [email protected]
- Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week. 8:00am- 4pm
- Position - Permanent, Fulltime
- Location - This position is primarily based at CCC Parks Maintenance Depot in Duvauchelle
- Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $65,502 to $72,780 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
- Closing Date - 14/09/2025
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
