2 x Parks and Garden Maintenance Officers - Residential Red Zone

at  Christchurch City Council

E NGA IWI, E NGA KARANGATANGA HURI NOA I TE MOTU, TENEI TE MIHI ATU KI A KOUTOU KATOA. HE PIIRAA TENEI KI A KOE. HAERE MAI KI TE TONO MO TETAHI TUUNGA I TE KAUNIHERA O TE TAONE O ŌTAUTAHI.

The Christchurch City Council Parks Unit is looking for new members for its Residential Red Zone team. If you are passionate about showcasing indigenous biodiversity and supporting exceptional green spaces, we want you to be part of our dedicated team.

ABOUT YOU | KO KOE TĒNEI

The role of Parks and Gardens Maintenance Officer is maintenance focused. You’ll be a committed team player who is always looking for ways to learn, grow and improve.

You will be ensuring all aspects of our areas such as turf, plantings and gardens, and all associated furnishings are maintained to the highest standard. Additionally, you will support the day-to-day initiatives that the wider team works towards to promote a space rich in regenerative activity.

• You will have a full driver’s license, level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent, or extensive experience in similar role. A passion for the natural environment and our indigenous flora and fauna is also of importance.
• A Grow Safe qualification, class two truck licence and W endorsement would be highly desirable but not essential. CCC will help you gain these qualifications if you do not have them.
• We also offer, the opportunity to learn from a highly motivated team, career progression and professional development, annual health checks, full uniform provided, and discounted rates across a wide range of businesses.

In your application, tell us why you’d love to work within this space and what’s driving you to take up this opportunity.
Come and join our team and leave a positive legacy for the citizens of Christchurch. If you’re a passionate outdoors person that enjoys variety in your job, is happy to muck in and help out, you’ll fit right in

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? HE AHA NGĀ HUA KI A KOE?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one’s skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | KO ĒTAHI ATU KŌRERO:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz
Hours of work: Monday to Friday. 40 Hours. There is also a requirement to work weekend and public holidays occasionally.
Location: These roles will be based at Pages Road Parks Depot, Bromley.
Salary: The salary band for this position goes from $62,674 - $69,638 per annum. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Our Residential Red Zone team manages natural and developed open space in and around Ōtākaro-Avon River Corridor, Southshore, Brooklands and Te Pātaka o Rākaihautu-Banks Peninsula. As a Parks and Gardens Maintenance Officer you’ll leverage your interests and experience in horticulture and the natural environment to help maintain and enhance the values of the previously Red-Zoned properties. You will be delivering a wide range of maintenance, upkeep, and improvements to Christchurch City’s Residential Red Zone Parks. Within the team you will be carrying out a range of activities, and your duties will include:

• Mowing and line trimming
• Weeding of gardens and planted areas
• Maintaining shrubs and small trees
• Maintaining pathways and hard surfaces
• Planting and supporting the preparation of planting areas
• Keeping our amenity areas tidy and in hygienic conditions
• Rubbish collection.
• Pest plant and animal control