At Green by Nature we are more than just a greenspace maintenance team; we're passionate about keeping Queenstown and its surrounding areas clean, green and thriving! As a trusted partner of the Queenstown Lakes District Council, we take pride in maintaining the regions parks, playgrounds, turf, infrastructure and public spaces! To support our mission, we are looking for a Sports Turf Apprentice!
What does a Sports Turf Apprentice do, you ask?
As a Sports Turf Apprentice, you'll be essential in maintaining our sports fields, ensuring they remain high-quality playing surfaces, particularly during the busy cricket season and the seasonal transitions. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Daily mowing and rolling of pitches
- Preparing pitches, including setting up and removing covers as needed
- Assisting with seasonal changeovers between different sports fields
- General field and park maintenance to keep grounds safe, tidy and ready for use
- Supporting the team in various tasks to ensure the sports facilities are always game-ready
What we're looking for:
We're seeking a dedicated and energetic team player with a passion for delivering high-quality work. To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A full class 1 drivers licence and it is essential you are able to drive a manual vehicle
- A passion for sports, (especially cricket)
- A willingness to learn from experience colleagues, with a desire to commit to studying
- Great communication and teamwork skills, as you'll be representing Green by Nature and contributing to the community
- The flexibility to work weekends and adapt to the demands of the summer cricket season
Here's what we can offer you:
- Guaranteed minimum hours per week, with the opportunity to increase based-on operational demands
- Competitive wages and an annual wellness benefit
- Tools of the trade, work phone permitted for personal use, and complete arborist gear
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities, both internally and externally
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.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and experience match, then we want to hear from you. To apply for this role, click 'apply'.
In accordance with our drug and alcohol policy, successful applicants will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.
