Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Based out of Katikati, this role services the wider Bay of Plenty region, and we welcome applications from candidates living across the local area including Waihi, Katikati, Ōmokoroa, Whakamarama, and surrounding communities.
Join a hardworking outdoor team helping maintain parks, reserves, and public spaces across the Bay of Plenty region. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating machinery, and taking pride in keeping local communities looking their best.
You will be responsible for mowing and turf maintenance activities within the Downer BOP Greenspace team in accordance with Downer policies and client requirements. Training will be provided where required.
Day-to-day tasks include:
• Mowing and weed eating
• Edge and vegetation control
• Litter collection and general site presentation
• Equipment operation and maintenance
• Following scheduled runs and completing required documentation
Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You’ll need to be physically fit, reliable, and happy working outdoors, along with the following:
• Previous mowing, landscaping, farming or horticulture experience preferred
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence essential – Class 2 is an advantage
• Ability to complete time sheets and use handheld electronic devices
• Confidence operating and maintaining machinery independently
• A positive attitude and pride in delivering quality work
• Reliable, hardworking, and safety-focused
Why you will enjoy working here | Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and support to succeed. We offer:
• Health care and wellbeing benefits
• Flexible working options
• Deals and discounts from local and national retailers
• Whānau scholarships
• Development programmes and long-term career opportunities across NZ & Australia
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If you’re looking for stable local work, a supportive crew, and the chance to build a long-term career with Downer, click Apply Now to submit your application.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical, and Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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.
Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
