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Rotorua Lakes Council is looking for a Sports Field Specialist (Cricket) to help care for our parks, reserves, and sports fields so they remain safe, welcoming, and ready for everyone to enjoy. Your work will help keep our fields in top condition for local clubs, schools, and community events.
Job Responsibility:
Day‑to‑day preparation & maintenance of cricket wickets and other sports turf areas
Mowing, line marking, renovation work, fertilising, chemical application and other general turf maintenance duties
Prepare fields for scheduled sports games
Undertake renovation work when needed
Operate a range of equipment, including ride‑on mowers, tractors, line markers, and other specialist turf‑care machinery
Ensure equipment is used safely and maintained to a high standard
Support the wider grounds team with general maintenance such as planting, weeding, pruning, and caring for public spaces and amenities
Represent Council positively when interacting with the public
Follow all health and safety procedures
Requirements:
Experience in turf or sports field maintenance
Practical skills in equipment operation and general horticulture
Full driver’s licence
Machinery or growsafe endorsements are helpful
Certificate in Turf Management or Horticulture is an advantage
Reliable, adaptable, a strong team player
Enjoys working outdoors in a hands‑on environment
Nice to have:
Appreciation for Māori values, te reo, and tikanga Māori