Passionate about sports and have been looking for a chance to break into the world of sports turf maintenance? Then this is the opportunity for you! We're on the lookout for a Sports Field Labourer to join our Hastings turf team on a permanent, full-time basis. What will you be doing? Responsibilities As a Sports Field Labourer, you'll play a crucial role in keeping our sports fields across the Horowhenua District in top shape, ensuring they're ready for both local and national cricket matches. You'll help maintain high-quality playing surfaces, especially during the busy cricket season and seasonal transitions between sports. Your key responsibilities will include: Daily mowing and rolling of pitches Preparing pitches, including setting up and removing covers as needed Assisting with seasonal changeovers between different sports fields General field and park maintenance to keep grounds safe, tidy, and ready for use Supporting the team in various tasks to ensure the sports facilities are always game-ready What You'll Need To Be Successful We're seeking a dedicated and energetic team player with a passion for delivering high-quality work. To be successful in this role, you will need: A full driver's licence and the ability to operate a manual vehicle A passion for sports, especially cricket A willingness to learn from experienced colleagues, with opportunities for on-the-job training Great communication and teamwork skills, as you'll be representing Green by Nature and contributing to the community The flexibility to work weekends and adapt to the demands of the summer cricket season Why join us? By Joining Our Team, You'll Have The Opportunity To Work Alongside Skilled Professionals, Grow Your Knowledge, And Further Your Career In Sports Turf Management. We Offer Regular work hours. A performance-based salary with annual reviews. A $300 wellness benefit, tool allowance, and work phone. Ongoing development opportunities in a supportive team environment. About Us Since 1992, Recreational Services has been dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces across New Zealand. With over 700 employees in 14 locations nationwide, we've been a strong force in the industry. In 2021, we came together with three of the most well-established landscaping businesses in Australia – Green Options, Super Gardens, and Skyline Landscape Services. We are excited to announce that from October 2023, we will be rebranding to operate under one new, single brand, Green by Nature. Our Group purpose is to improve people's lives by building, caring for, and maintaining remarkable green spaces that enable us all to do more of the things we love. With over 1500 team members across New Zealand and Australia, we're excited to continue our journey and we hope for you to join us! In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test. #J-18808-Ljbffr