Operator - Walkways Structures

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

Due to additional workload, 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 Mauao, 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.

This role will be reporting to the Supervisor -  Walkways.

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

• Experience in hard landscaping, carpentry, or construction
• Relevant certifications such as First Aid, Traffic Management, and ideally, a willingness to complete (or currently completing) a Landscape Construction Apprenticeship
• 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.

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 30th November

· 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. Random D&A testing is part of our operation.

· We are unable to provide sponsorship for these roles.

· Some employees will be provided a vehicle for work purposes only, there is no private use allowed.

· Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy.

· Candidates must be able to supply the details of two recent work-based referees.