Parks Operators (1 Mower Operator and 1 Gardener) The Waipa District prides itself on its abundance of recreational whenua (land) enjoyed by both locals and visitors. Taking care of it all are our Parks Operators. You will see our passionate team out and about tending flower beds, planting trees, mowing lawns, raking leaves, trimming bushes, maintaining our cemeteries and much more! Waipa District Council is a growth Council with the challenges and opportunities that affords. In a role like this, you get to see the direct results of your hard work making an impact in our community spaces - creating something for all to enjoy. About The Role We have two exciting Park Operator opportunities at Waipa District Council, for the right candidates to start as soon as possible and no later than around 8 January: Cambridge-Based: A 40 hours per week position focused on mower operating skills! Te Awamutu-Based: A 40 hours per week position focused on gardening skills! While each position may have its specialisation, our work programme changes depending on the season so we're a flexible team that all muck in to help each other out. Workdays are Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 4.00pm. About You The hard work and dedication of our Parks & Reserves team ensures that residents and visitors enjoy the beauty of the Waipa District all year round. We are looking for people who share in that vision and can add to the great team dynamic we enjoy daily. Along with that, a good level of physical fitness and a strong focus on safety and customers will be needed due to the nature of the role. Previous experience in a similar landscaping or garden maintenance role is ideal, although training and support is available to help you sharpen your skillset! What's on Offer? There are great benefits on offer working with Waipa District Council, so do get in touch to learn more! We are committed to promote better outcomes for our community, and place value on our team in achieving this goal. So, there is emphasis on professional development, progression opportunities, and health and wellbeing initiatives (including helpful subsidies, such as gym discounts and health monitoring services) alongside other staff benefits (including coverage of a $100k life insurance scheme). It's a great team environment, where you will be supported and valued for your contribution. We have key locations of Cambridge and Te Awamutu - nestled in the heart of the Waikato, within commuting distance of Hamilton, and within easy reach of Auckland and Tauranga on weekends. Commonly known as the Home of Champions , and encircled by mountains and reserves, Waipa offers high performance sport (rowing, cycling and kayaking) and opportunities to get out into nature in abundance. Coupled with fantastic local schools and great housing, Waipa is the ideal place to achieve true work/life balance. The Waipa District is one of the fastest growing areas in New Zealand. It is anticipated that by 2050 an additional 25,000 people will be calling Waipa home. If you would like to join us in making the Waipa District a great place to be, then apply today. We can't wait to hear from you. Application Closing Date: Sunday, 13th October 2024 at 5:00pm. Reference: 31981 Posted on: 26 Sep 2024 Location(s): Cambridge, Te Awamutu Expertise: Agriculture & Conservation, Community Services & Development, Parks & Facilities, Trades & Services #J-18808-Ljbffr