Track Maintenance Technician

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Green by Nature is hiring two full-time Tracks Technicians to maintain 13 Maunga tracks across Auckland, with travel required; this onsite role is based in Hillcrest, E7, and supports the partnership with the Tūpuna Maunga Authority. You’ll perform regular track maintenance, respond to requests, assist with inspections and condition reporting, manage surface repairs, drainage, edge boards, vegetation control, and hazard removal to keep paths safe and accessible. A strong work ethic, good physical fitness, keen eye for detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential, along with a current full driver’s license with manual capability. They offer regular hours, a performance-based salary with annual reviews, a $300 wellness benefit, and a work phone for personal use. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight outdoor maintenance, proactive issue identification, safety training, and your manual driving experience, and show you can travel and work in all weather.

At Green by Nature, we’re more than just a greenspace maintenance team, we’re dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of Auckland and its surrounding areas. As a proud partner of Tūpuna Maunga Authority, we take care of parks, playgrounds, gardens, infrastructure, and public spaces, helping to make Auckland an even better place to live and visit.

To continue delivering on this commitment, we’re looking for two dedicated Tracks Technician to join our team!

What does a Tracks Technician do you ask?

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Carrying out regular maintenance across a variety of walking tracks and trail networks
• Responding to maintenance requests and completing tasks within agreed timeframes
• Assisting with inspections and contributing to condition reporting
• Identifying and reporting any issues that require larger-scale repairs or improvements
• Maintaining track surfaces, including top-ups and basic surface repairs
• Cleaning and performing basic repairs on structures and drainage systems
• Repairing and reinstating edge boards where needed
• Managing vegetation and weed growth to ensure safe access
• Removing hazards to keep tracks safe and user-friendly

This role focuses on tracks on our 13 Maunga across Auckland, so travel will be required.

What we're looking for:

• A good level of physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to identifying issues
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A solid understanding of health and safety practices
• A current full driver’s licence with the ability to drive a manual

What We Can Offer You:

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with other professionals, gain further knowledge and experience, and develop your career in horticulture. We offer regular work hours, a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually, and a $300 wellness benefits. You'll also receive a work phone that is permitted for personal use.

If you’re someone who would take pride in keeping natural spaces tidy, safe, and accessible, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in making a positive impact on Auckland’s outdoor spaces.

In accordance with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.