Pest Plant Operator

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Green by Nature is seeking a reliable Pest Plant Operator to join its full-time on-site team in Queenstown, managing vegetation and pest plants across parks and reserves. Your day will include spraying and herbicide application, manual weed removal, and operating spray equipment while supporting other crews and following health and safety procedures. Pest plant experience is welcome but not essential; a hard-working outdoors mindset and a team-oriented attitude are key. Requirements include a clean, current driver’s licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle, a GrowSafe Certificate, and good fitness. Benefits include a performance-based salary, a $300 annual wellness benefit with a work phone for personal use, development opportunities, and community impact. Pre-employment drug testing applies. To apply, click 'apply'.

Green by Nature is proud to be Queenstown District Council's chosen service providers, entrusted with maintaining the beauty of the region's parks, playgrounds, and public spaces. We are now looking for a reliable individual to join our team of Pest Plant Operators!

What does a Pest Plant Operator do, you ask?

In a nutshell, your role will see you take on vegetation and pest plant management activities within the regions many parks and reserves. Day-to-day your role will see you carry out chemical spraying and application of herbicides, manual removal of weeds, operating spray equipment/machinery and helping other teams as required.

Who we are 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 vehicle
• A current GrowSafe Certificate
• Be a team player with a positive attitude - helping out your team mates needs to be second nature
• A desire to adhere to the company's health and safety procedures
• Physically fit - the role does involve a lot of walking / heavy lifting

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 
• $300 annual 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'.

Please note, in accordance with our company Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful applicants will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.