Turf Manager

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Green by Nature is seeking a skilled Turf Manager for a full time onsite role to maintain cricket pitches and grounds across the Queenstown Lakes District. You’ll bring deep sports turf knowledge with a focus on grow-in, renovations and irrigation, and you’ll operate and maintain mowers and turf equipment while collaborating with clients to exceed project objectives under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate holds Level 4 Sports Turf Qualification, has proven maintenance experience, and possesses a full clean NZ driver’s licence with class 2 being advantageous. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight relevant projects and outcomes, demonstrate safety and teamwork, and note willingness to undergo pre-employment drug testing.

If you're a skilled Turf Manager with a love for sports and a talent for maintaining playing surfaces, we want to hear from you! We are currently seeking an experienced and energetic Turf Manager to join our team and take charge of maintaining cricket pitches and grounds across the beautiful Queenstown Lakes District region! Queenstown and its surrounding areas boast stunning grounds that frequently earn praise from local and international visitors, and you will play an instrumental part in keeping the grounds that way.

Key Responsibilities:

As our Turf Manager, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring top-notch maintenance and preparation of playing surfaces. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leveraging your extensive knowledge of sports turf, with a particular emphasis on grow-in, renovations and irrigation systems of new and current sport fields
• Collaborating closely with clients and stakeholders to exceed project objectives and create remarkable outdoor spaces for both players and spectators
• Utilising your mechanical expertise to operate and maintain mowers, tractors, and other turf-related equipment
• Demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills to work with your team to meet tight deadlines

What we are looking for:

• A strong knowledge and passion for sports turf along with your Level 4 Sports Turf Qualification
• Motivated and self-driven with energy to burn and a passion for all sports
• Demonstrable experience in preparation and maintenance of sports playing turf
• A full, clean NZ driver's license is essential - class 2 will be beneficial!

About us

Green by Natures group purpose is to improve people’s lives by building, caring for, and maintaining remarkable green spaces that enable us all to do more of the things we love. 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. 

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work within a company that has been an industry leader for over 30 years, apply now! 

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.