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Parks Operator

• 3 x Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)
• 2 based in Cambridge and 1 based in Te Awamutu

The Waipā District prides itself on its abundance of recreational whenua (land) enjoyed by both locals and visitors. Taking care of it all are our Parks Operators. You will see our passionate team out and about tending flower beds, planting trees, mowing lawns, raking leaves, trimming bushes, maintaining our cemeteries and much more!

Waipā District Council is a growth Council with the challenges and opportunities that affords. In a role like this, you get to see the direct results of your hard work making an impact in our community spaces – creating something for all to enjoy.

About The Role

We have two opportunities in Cambridge focused on gardening skills, and one in Te Awamutu focused on mowing. All to start as soon as possible.

Our work programme changes depending on the season, so we’re a flexible team that all muck in to help each other out. Workdays are Monday to Friday, 7.30am – 4.00pm, or a little bit earlier during the summer.

About You

The hard work and dedication of our Parks & Reserves team ensures that residents and visitors enjoy the beauty of the Waipā District all year round. We are looking for people who share in that vision and can add to the great team dynamic we enjoy daily. Along with that, a good level of physical fitness and a strong focus on safety and customers will be needed due to the nature of the role.

Previous experience in a similar landscaping or garden maintenance role or mowing role is ideal, although training and support is available to help you sharpen your skillset!

What We Offer

At Waipā District Council, we pride ourselves on fostering a fun, family-friendly, and community-focused work environment. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Wellbeing and lifestyle support:
• Access to discounted gym memberships and online wellbeing resources.
• Free annual medical check-ups (blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.) and flu vaccinations.
• Contributions towards eye tests, lenses, and frames.
• Professional growth:
• Financial support and leave for study programs relevant to your role.
• Leadership development and emerging leader programmes.
• Reimbursement for professional memberships with recognised industry bodies.
• Leave and recognition:
• 4 weeks of annual leave, plus 3 additional special leave days between Christmas and New Year’s (or soon after, for some Parks Operators when rostered to work those days)
• An extra week of leave after 5 years of service.
• Morning tea and prezzy card recognition for service milestones.
• Insurance and remuneration:
• Life insurance scheme.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual performance and remuneration reviews aligned with market benchmarks.
• Community and support:
• Employee Benefits Programme with discounts on retail, travel, and more.
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• A value and appreciation scheme to recognise colleagues at all levels.

About Waipā District

Nestled in the heart of the Waikato, Waipā District offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle. Known as the Home of Champions, our district boasts high-performance sports like rowing, cycling, and kayaking, as well as stunning natural reserves and vibrant communities. With excellent schools, quality housing, and proximity to Hamilton (commutable daily), plus Auckland and Tauranga (weekend escapes), Waipā is the place to achieve true work-life balance. The Waipā District is one of the fastest growing areas in New Zealand. It is anticipated that by 2050 an additional 25,000 people will be calling Waipā home.

If you would like to join us in making the Waipā District a great place to be, then apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To apply for this job, please go online to www.joinourteam.co.nz and enter the job code 35823LGC

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 11th May 2025 at 5:00pm.

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Permanent Full Time

Job no: DZFG557230

Location: Waipa

Closing Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025

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