Green by Nature NZ

Small Plant Operator

Green by Nature NZ  •  Wanaka, NZ (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

Seasonal 3-month opportunity from October - end of December 2026 with a possibility to extend!

Do you have a great work ethic, enjoy getting stuck in, and hold a full driver’s licence?

This role will be based out of the Frankton depot however the role will take place across the Wanaka, Queenstown District. The job will be primarily weed eating alongside a mower operator.

If so, this is the perfect short-term position for you! We're looking for an energetic individual to help keep Wanaka's parks and reserves in top condition by taking on important vegetation control tasks.

What's does a Weed Eater Operator do you ask?

As a Weed Eater Operator, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the Mowing team by helping to keep vegetation under control during the busy growing season. You’ll focus on weed-eating and edging, ensuring our parks look their best, and occasionally join the wider crew to assist with other tasks across our green spaces.

Who we are looking for

We’re on the lookout for people with a strong desire to do a job well. Experience using small plant equipment is a bonus, but if you’re eager to learn, that’s good enough for us! You’ll also need:

  • A full driver’s licence (manual driving experience required)
  • Energy, self-motivation, and a can-do attitude
  • Good physical fitness – this is a hands-on, physically demanding role
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Interested? You should be! Apply below!

Please note: In accordance with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.

Green by Nature NZ

About Green by Nature NZ

At Green by Nature, we are passionate about creating exceptional parks, open spaces and facilities for our communities across New Zealand. Since our inception in 1992, we have focused on building transparent, collaborative and trusted working relationships with our clients and staff. As a result, we have maintained many of our longstanding maintenance contracts, which we are exceptionally proud of. With a successful track record, our business is now a prosperous industry leader in the New Zealand parks, green spaces, sports facility and maintenance industry and today employs more than 800 staff nationwide.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Auckland, NZ
Year Founded
1992
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