Sports Turf Technician - Fixed term

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Hamilton City Council is seeking a dedicated Sports Turf Technician for a six month term in the Parks and Recreation team to maintain safe surfaces for community and club use. You will keep surfaces to standard, complete work on time, maintain equipment, and accurately record timesheets while supporting the parks team. Essential qualifications include Sports Turf Management Level 3 or 4, a full NZ Driver’s Licence, and a record of integrity and teamwork. Salary circa $28.95 per hour. To apply, view Position Description, upload one PDF with your resume and cover letter that shows turf experience, safety focus, and communication, and submit by 24 August 2025; you will be notified by email.

Company Description

This role sits in the Council’s Community Group, which comprises of community focused services such as Hamilton Pool, Parks and Recreation, Hamilton City Libraries and the city’s three main visitor attractions.

The Parks and Recreation team maintain and development of Hamilton’s Park network for our community. Our work ensures Hamilton is beautiful, fun, connected, and meets our community wants and needs, making our city one we’re all proud of.

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

Are you passionate about sports and take pride in delivering high-quality turf surfaces? We’re looking for a dedicated Sports Turf Technician to join our team and help maintain safe, professional-grade sports surfaces that support community and club-level play.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain sports surfaces to a high standard, ensuring safety and playability.
• Complete allocated work to a high standard within agreed timeframes.
• Represent the team professionally—no public complaints is our benchmark.
• Keep all equipment, plant, and resources clean, tidy, and in working order.
• Support the wider parks team when required by the Team Leader.
• Accurately complete daily timesheets, work schedules, and records.

You’ll be part of a team that values professionalism, teamwork, and community impact. We offer a supportive environment where your skills and passion for sports turf can thrive.

This is a 6 month fixed term opportunity.

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Sports Turf Management Level 3 or 4 Certification
• A genuine passion for club sports and turf care.
• A current Full NZ Driver’s Licence
• Strong commitment to quality workmanship.
• Solid reading, writing, and numeracy skills for admin and record-keeping.
• A proven track record of:
  • Thinking differently
  • Acting with integrity
  • Working collaboratively
  • Getting things done

• Self-awareness and a growth mindset—developing yourself and others.
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete work schedules consistently.
• Clear communication with team members and the public.
• A collaborative working style and strong team relationships.
• Independence and initiative to complete tasks solo.
• A practical, flexible approach to meet park users’ needs.
• Physical fitness to meet the demands of the role.

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Circa $28.95 per hour, dependent on skills and experience.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

• View the Position Description
• Click apply
• ​Complete your application.

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

Applications close on the: 24/08/2025

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.