We are thrilled to have been selected as one of Marlborough District Councils chosen service providers, starting November 1, 2025. This marks an exciting new chapter in caring for Marlborough regions beautiful parks and reserves, building on a strong legacy of excellence. If you’re passionate about continuing to make a positive impact on your community and contributing to the future of these cherished spaces, we’d love for you to join our team.
About the role:
If you enjoy working outdoors, possess an awesome work ethic and have your full NZ drivers' licence, then this role would suit you! We are looking for a motivated and energetic individual to take on responsibilities of Vegetation Spray Operator in our local parks and reserves. This position involves spray operations and vegetation control tasks such as:
- Chemical spraying and application of organic herbicides
- Manual removal of weeds and pest plants
- Operating spray equipment and machinery
- Planting and pruning of roses, shrubs and herbaceous perennials
- Undertake other tasks that may be necessary
What we're looking for:
Ideally we would love someone who has pest plant management experience, however, this is not a must. As long as you are a hard-worker, with a passion for working outdoors and getting stuck in then you would be a perfect candidate. Other success factors include:
- A clean and current drivers' licence with the ability to drive a manual
- Be a team player with a positive attitude - helping out your team mates needs to be second nature
- Ability to follow health and safety procedures to keep the community, your team members and yourself safe
- Motivated with a strong desire to get the job done right
- Physically fit as the role does involve a lot of walking
What we can offer you:
As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with other professionals, gain further knowledge and experience, and develop your career. We offer full time staff guaranteed work hours with the ability to increase based on operational demands. We also offer a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually, an annual wellness benefit of $300 after qualifying period and a work phone permitted for personal use.
About Us:
Green by Nature is a diversified professional full facility, parks maintenance, sports turf, landscaping and horticulture company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have 2000+ employees, have been an industry leader for over 30 years and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities.
If you're a motivated individual looking to make impact within a company that has been an industry leader, apply now!
In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.
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