Mower Operator

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Green by Nature is hiring a full‑time Mower Operator in Wanaka to maintain parks across the Queenstown Lakes District, including mowing, edging and basic equipment maintenance to meet high standards. The role rewards a strong work ethic, outdoor fitness and a positive, can‑do attitude. Essentials include experience with small or ride‑on mowers, a full current driver’s license with manual capability (class 2 advantageous), basic computer skills, and a commitment to health and safety. They offer a performance‑based salary, guaranteed hours with growth, a $300 annual wellness benefit, and development opportunities. To apply, click apply and tailor your resume to highlight mowing, reliability, and safety; expect a pre‑employment drug test.

At Green by Nature, we're more than just a greenspace maintenance team - we're passionate about keeping Wanaka, 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, gardens, infrastructure, and public spaces. To support our mission, we're seeking a Mower Operator.

What You’ll Do:

As a Mower Operator, you'll be responsible for the scheduled mowing of various parks across the Queenstown Lakes District with your base being in Wanaka. Your role includes:

• Regularly mowing and maintaining parks to ensure optimal, high quality grass care
• Performing weed eating and edging to keep all areas looking pristine
• Conducting basic routine maintenance on equipment to ensure it remains in excellent working condition
• Ensuring parks meet the highest standards of presentation and client specifications

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic and a passion for maintaining green spaces. Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience with small plant and ride-on mowers preferred
• A full, current driver’s license with manual capability essential (class 2 is also highly advantageous)
• Enjoyment of outdoor work and pride in a job well done
• Physical fitness for the demands of Parks maintenance
• Basic computer skills for equipment and reporting tasks
• Commitment to our Health and Safety policies keeping yourself, your team and your community safe
• A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and grow

Here's what we can offer you:

Along with working within a company that has been an industry leader for more than 30 years, you will receive: 

• A performance-based salary that is reviewed annually 
• Guaranteed hours with the ability to increase based on operational demands
• Annual $300 wellness benefit and work phone permitted for personal use
• The opportunity to work in a role that gives back to the community 
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities with the ability to progress your career

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 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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