Operator - Walkways Structures Maintenance

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Te Tūranga | About the role

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and motivated team player to join the Structures Maintenance side of our Walkways Team. If you enjoy hands-on work, being outdoors, and making a real impact in your community, this physically demanding role could be a great fit for you.

As part of our team, you’ll help maintain and build key Walkways assets, including the high-profile tracks of Pilot Bay, Kulim Park, McLarens Falls, Johnson Reserve, and many others. In total, we care for over 116 km of walkways across the city – and we take great pride in every metre.

What You'll Be Doing:
Your day-to-day work will be varied and rewarding, involving:

• Installing signage, bollards, and safety features
• Constructing and maintaining fences, bridges, platforms, steps, handrails, boardwalks, and retaining walls
• Boxing and placing concrete
• Removing graffiti and maintaining visual appeal
• Refurbishing tracks and replenishing aggregates
• Digging drains, culverts, and swales

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in hard landscaping, carpentry, or construction
• Bonus if you’re skilled in operating small diggers and hold Wheels, Tracks & Rollers endorsement
• Comfortable using smartphones and digital apps (e.g. Survey123, Maps, SuccessFactors, Damstra)
• A proactive learner with a positive, can-do attitude
• A strong work ethic with reliability, pride in workmanship, and a team-first mindset
• Commitment to health and safety, with the confidence to speak up when needed
• Physically fit and capable of outdoor work in all conditions
• A full, clean NZ driver’s licence

If you’re ready to be part of a passionate team working to enhance some of our region’s most loved walkways, we’d love to hear from you.

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 teams.

Our City Operations teams are at the heart of the services that help Tauranga function well every day, caring for the parks, reserves, walkways, facilities and public spaces that our communities use and value. They play an important role in helping keep our city safe, welcoming, and well looked after.

Joining City Operations means being part of a team that takes pride in practical work that makes a real difference for Tauranga communities, working alongside supportive colleagues, and contributing to services that matter every day. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

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

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you’d like to be part of our City Operations team, apply today.

To submit your application, please apply online, as we are unable to accept applications via email.

Applications will close Friday 31st July

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, we are unable to provide sponsorship for these roles.
• 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.
• 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 - Walkways Structures Maintenance