Reach Arm Mower Operator - Roadside Mowing

27 May 2025

About the City Operations Team:

We are currently on the lookout for an experienced Reach Arm Mower Operator to join our brand-new Roadside Mowing crew. You’ll need to be experienced, motivated and have a real appreciation for safety.

Our team will be maintaining all the roadsides of Tauranga on a continuous schedule. It’s a relentless role as the grass never stops growing.

Although you’ll be operating a mower you’ll need to be a team player who has an eye for detail and takes real pride in the quality of the work you do.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in the City Operations Team you’ll need:

· Be reliable, honest and hardworking

· Relevant experience in roadside mowing on a reach mower

· Tech savvy, with the ability to use a mobile phone and learn our workflow app

· A positive attitude and a willingness to listen and learn

· A full clean NZ drivers licence (ideally Class 2)

· Be physically fit

· Good communication and customer service skills

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

If you need additional information please contact Tracey Cotterell at Tracey.cotterell@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email only via the recruitment system.

Applications close: Friday 6th June

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

All candidates must be able to supply the details of two recent work-based referees.

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.