Greenspace Expressions of Interest Greenspace Expressions of Interest - Adm at Downer Group

Ngaruawahia, Waikato Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Horticulture, Sports Turf Management, Landscape Specialization, Arboriculture, Mowing, Vegetation Management, Administration, Customer Service, Equipment Operation, Power Tool Usage, Traffic Management, Problem Solving, Planning, Decision Making, Safety Focus, Proactive Attitude

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity Our Downer Greenspaces team have a reputation built through having great people, access to first class plant and equipment along with leading edge technology that allow us to deliver outdoor spaces across our communities to the highest standards throughout New Zealand. We are a team of skilled horticulturists, sports turf and landscape specialists, and certified arborists who maintain and enhance outdoor spaces across our communities. From parks, reserves, playgrounds, cemeteries and sports fields, our open spaces teams keep environments safe, clean and beautiful. In anticipation of projected business growth expected to begin in August 2026, our Waikato team is now inviting expressions of interest for the following roles across the Waikato district: * Administrator * Gardeners * Greenspace Operators (Mowing and Vegetation) We are looking for driven professionals who bring energy, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in their work. If you excel at providing customer-focused service and are passionate about making a meaningful impact to our Greenspace team, we want to hear from you. Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills * Experience in the Greenspace sector (advantageous) * Relevant qualifications pending role (i.e. Level 4 Horticultural qualification, Growsafe, Traffic Management) * Full level 1 Drivers Licence (Class 2 is highly commended) * A Positive, can-do attitude * Experience with working with a variety of equipment and power tools * A focus and passion for keeping people and the environment safe * Self-motivated, energetic, proactive, and results-orientated with an ability to problem solve, plan, listen and make decisions Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer: * Free access to Marram health care benefits * Discounted holiday homes * Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more! * $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer * Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers If this sounds like an opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz [http://www.downercareers.co.nz/] and enter reference number 733409 to apply. Our workplaces are drug and alcohol-free - all successful applicants must undertake a pre-employment drug test and medical. Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible. At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

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Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance outdoor community spaces including parks, reserves, playgrounds, and sports fields. Roles include administrative support, gardening, and mowing/vegetation operations to keep environments safe and beautiful.