Sportsground Operator

Overview

Maintain sports turf, operate equipment & support events for Napier's grounds.

Key Responsibilities

• event delivery
• turf maintenance
• surface preparation
• machinery operation
• equipment care

Tasks

-Support event delivery and ensure sportsgrounds are presented to a high standard for community and regional use. -Maintain and prepare top-quality sports turf and playing surfaces to national standards across multiple sporting codes. -Operate and care for machinery and equipment, including mowers, tractors, and small plant.

Requirements

• turf maintenance
• safety conscious
• team focus
• growsafe cert
• driver licence
• kapa haka

What You Bring

-Experienced in sports turf maintenance or groundskeeping, with sound knowledge of cricket, rugby, and football requirements. -Adaptable and safety-conscious, with a genuine enjoyment of outdoor, hands-on work that makes a visible impact. -Recognised for being proactive, reliable, and team-focused, with a strong commitment to quality outcomes and positive public interaction. -Te Reo Māori language classes -Qualified with a full driver’s licence (manual) and a current Growsafe Agrichemical Certificate. -Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program (OCP) -Retailer Discounts + Study assistance -Free flu vaccinations (annual) -5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service -Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy -Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club

About Napier City Council

-Oversees civic services and infrastructure across suburbs like Taradale, Ahuriri, and Onekawa. -Guides urban planning, building consents, and three‑waters systems while maintaining roads, parks, libraries, and recreational facilities. -Supports tourism and community projects, including Aquatic Centre upgrades, Art Deco festivals, and aquarium development. -Provides specialist services such as three‑waters management, environmental health, emergency preparedness, building, and planning control. -Steers major infrastructure programs like road maintenance, water services, and public amenity enhancements across Napier. -Blends municipal management with event support and cultural attractions, shaping Napier as a warm, vibrant regional capital.

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Security Clearance

-pre-employment checks: drug testing and criminal background checks; some roles require health screening.