Job Description

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Based in Kaipara, this role supports greenspace maintenance across the wider region. We welcome applications from candidates living locally or in surrounding communities.

This position would best suit persons located in the eastern (Mangawhai) Kaipara region.

If you enjoy working outdoors, leading a crew, and taking pride in keeping parks and public spaces looking their best, this could be the opportunity for you.

As our Greenspace Eastern Crew Leader, you’ll lead a hands-on team delivering mowing, horticulture, vegetation control, and general greenspace maintenance services across parks, reserves, and community spaces. This is a practical leadership role where you’ll lead from the front while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting a crew across mowing, horticulture, and vegetation activities
• Planning, prioritising, and allocating daily work programmes
• Monitoring seasonal demands and adjusting workloads where required
• Carrying out mowing, vegetation control, and general maintenance tasks
• Completing daily job records, plant inspections, and data entry using handheld devices
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues across parks and reserves
• Ensuring work meets quality, safety, and client expectations
• Building positive relationships with the public, clients, and stakeholders

Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You’ll be someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes initiative, and can confidently lead a team in a practical environment.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in horticulture, mowing, landscaping, vegetation control, or similar outdoor work
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience (preferred but not essential)
• A Full Class 1 driver’s licence
• Confidence using handheld devices and completing job documentation
• Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and motivate others
• A proactive attitude with a strong focus on quality outcomes
• A commitment to health, safety, and working responsibly
• Reliability, teamwork, and a positive approach

Why you will enjoy working here | Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei

At Downer, we invest in our people and create opportunities to grow and succeed.

We offer:

• Stable, full-time work with a supportive local team
• Health care and wellbeing benefits
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career pathways across New Zealand and Australia
• A strong safety-focused culture
• Opportunities to grow your leadership capability
• Discounts and deals from local and national retailers
• Whānau scholarships
• $500 referral bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your greenspace career and help deliver quality outcomes for the Kaipara community, click Apply Now to submit your application.

Downer is committed to providing a safe working environment for everyone. Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test, medical, and Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment.

Downer Group is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.

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.