Operator - Revegetation/Restoration

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 City Operations Team performs an essential role in our city, keeping our green spaces well maintained and beautiful. Tauranga is a great place to live and play and our green spaces are core to the community's ability to enjoy everything the city has to offer.

We are currently on the lookout for a Revegetation Operator to join our Tauriko/Tauranga team. The successful applicant will work as part of our Restoration Team restoring sites to various different levels of vegetation spec. This can include full site clearing/restoration, controlling plant pests, chainsaw use, line trimmer use and chipper use, agrichemical applications.

This role in very hands on, you will be working in the natural environment which may include being near swamps/ waterways and on uneven ground/ slopes. To be successful in this role you’ll need to be physically fit and adaptable to working in all weather conditions.

• 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

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

• Relevant experience ideally in revegetation, gardening, landscaping, or labouring
• Relevant qualifications such as First Aid, Growsafe are preferred
• 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 NZ 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

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 Wednesday 27th May

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

Please note:

• As part of Tauranga City Councils commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, the successful candidate will need to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen.

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

• We are unable to provide sponsorship for these roles.

• 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: Operator - Revegetation/Restoration