E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He inoi tenei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tetahi tunga ki te Kaunihera o Otautahi

The Christchurch City Council Parks team is growing in a new and exciting direction. We want you to be part of our dedicated team.

About the team - Ko te ropu nei

Our goal is to lift and enhance the quality of these beautiful areas. You'll combine your mowing, spraying and horticultural experience that will deliver a high-quality finish to the parks and cemeteries throughout our city.

Working in these spaces you will be exposed to a wide range of people, cultures and beliefs that are represented within Christchurch. An openminded, respectful outlook will be key.

About the role - Ko te mahi nei

As a Parks and Gardens Maintenance Officer, you'll be delivering a wide range of maintenance, upkeep, and improvement to Christchurch City's parks and cemeteries.

Your duties will include:

• mowing (hand and ride on)
• line trimming
• spraying, weeding, pruning and planting
• rubbish collection
• cleaning BBQs and water fountains.

About you - Ko Koe Tenei:

• You'll be a committed team player who is always looking for ways to learn, grow and improve
• You will be ensuring all aspects of our parks such as turf, gardens and all associated furnishings are maintained to the highest standard
• You will have a full driver's licence, Level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent, or extensive experience in a similar role
• A Grow Safe qualification, class two truck licence and W endorsement would be highly desirable but not essential. CCC will help you gain these qualifications if you do not have them.

What's in it for you? - He aha nga hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors.

You will also benefit from:

• the opportunity to learn from a highly motivated team
• access to training programmes, workshops and development opportunities
• annual health checks
• a full uniform
• a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the Council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

We would love to hear from you!

In your application, tell us why you'd love to work within this space and what's driving you to take up this opportunity.

Come and join our team and leave a positive legacy for the citizens of Christchurch. If you're a passionate outdoors person that enjoys variety in your job, is happy to muck in and help out, you'll fit right in!

Additional information - Ko etahi atu korero

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at: jobs@ccc.govt.nz.

• Hours of work - 7.30am - 3.30pm, Monday - Friday. There is also a requirement to work weekend and public holidays on a rostered basis.
• Position - Permanent, full-time.
• Location - This position is primarily based alone of our depots based in Wigram or Bromley.
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $65,502 to $72,780 per annum based on a 40-hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

To apply for this job, please go to our job site https://www.cccjobs.co.nz/home and enter the job code 39502NZR.

Applications close on Sunday, 27 July 2025.

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