Dunes Revegetation Operator - Mount Manuganui

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Te Tūranga | About the role

The vegetation on the sand dunes plays a critical part in keeping our dune structure stable and our coastline and environment looking beautiful.

We are currently on the lookout for a Dunes Revegetation Operator to join our team. This includes spraying of plant pests, hand pulling weeds, planting, chainsaw use and line trimmer use.

This role will be based out of our Aviation Avenue, Mount Maunganui depot.

This role is very hands on and physically tough, you will be working in all weather conditions in full view of the community.

• Hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm (40 hour per week)
• Full uniform, PPE, wet weather gear, and work boots are provided
• Start ASAP

What you’ll need to succeed in the City Operations Team

• Honesty and integrity are critical to working in our team
• Relevant experience ideally in revegetation, dune care, gardening, landscaping, or labouring
• Relevant qualifications such as First Aid, Growsafe are preferred but full training will be provided  
• Must be comfortable handling and spraying agrichemicals
• Ability to use a mobile phone and learn our workflow app
• A positive attitude and a willingness to listen and learn
• The ability to deliver a high quality of work and take real pride in what you do
• A track record of being a reliable team player
• A full clean drivers licence
• The ability to follow and implement Health and Safety guidelines
• Be physically fit and able to work outdoors on your feet all day

Good communication and customer service skills – you’ll need to be comfortable answering the communities enquires while out on the job, you’ll be an ambassador for the City Ops Team!

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will close Sunday 5th April

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Dunes Revegetation Operator - Mount Manuganui