Green by Nature, the trusted service provider for Queenstown Lakes District Council, is seeking a skilled Sports Field Mower Operator. This is your chance to contribute directly to the region’s iconic parks and playing fields, ensuring they meet the highest standards for community and professional use. If you have experience with mowing equipment, take pride in producing pristine results, and want to build a career with an industry leader, we offer a supportive pathway that could even include formal qualifications in sports turf management.
Company Overview
Green by Nature has been a leading force in green space management since 1992, proudly partnering with the Queenstown Lakes District Council to preserve and enhance the region’s natural beauty. With over 2,000 team members across NZ and Australia, we are committed to the Council’s forward-thinking vision and to enhancing the environments our communities love. We are a company that invests in its people, offering growth, stability, and the chance to be part of an exciting chapter in one of New Zealand’s most stunning locations.
Key Responsibilities
You will be the specialist ensuring our sports fields are always match-ready and visually outstanding.
- Operate ride-on and other mowing equipment to execute scheduled mowing of various sports parks, ensuring optimal turf health and presentation.
- Perform detailed finishing work including weed eating (line trimming) and edging to maintain pristine field boundaries and surrounds.
- Conduct basic routine maintenance on mowers and equipment to ensure they remain in safe, excellent working condition.
- Work to precise client specifications and quality standards, taking pride in delivering consistently high-quality playing surfaces.
- Adhere strictly to all health and safety policies and procedures while operating machinery and working in public spaces.
Qualifications
We are looking for a reliable operator with a passion for outdoor work and quality.
- A full, current driver’s licence with manual transmission capability is essential; a Class 2 licence is a valuable advantage.
- Experience operating small plant and ride-on mowers is preferred.
- Physical fitness to meet the demands of the role and enjoyment of working outdoors in all conditions.
- A strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail, and pride in a job well done.
- A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude, commitment to safety, and a willingness to learn and grow.
- Basic computer skills for equipment reporting are beneficial.
Benefits and Perks
Join a historic company that offers real career progression in a spectacular location.
- Career Pathway: We are open to progressing the right applicant through formal Level 3-4 Sports Turf Management training and qualifications.
- Regular work hours with a performance-based salary reviewed annually.
- Great Package: Receive a $300 annual wellness benefit (after qualifying period), full uniform and PPE, and a work phone for personal use.
- Gain further knowledge and experience while developing your career alongside industry professionals.
- Live and work in the breathtaking Queenstown Lakes District.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to join a 30+ year industry leader and contribute to remarkable green spaces, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply for this Sports Field Mower Operator role, please submit your application online today.
Please note: In accordance with our company policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.