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Napier City Council is seeking a capable and enthusiastic Sportsground Operator to join our Parks Operations team. You’ll be hands-on in maintaining our sportsgrounds so they’re safe, high-quality, and match-ready year-round. Your day-to-day work will include mowing and line marking, preparing cricket wickets, and supporting the setup and pack-down of community sporting events. This is a practical, active role where your attention to detail really matters. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team that takes pride in presenting Napier’s 15 sportsgrounds at their best — creating spaces our players, supporters, and wider community can enjoy with confidence.
Job Responsibility:
Maintaining sportsgrounds so they’re safe, high-quality, and match-ready year-round
Mowing and line marking
Preparing cricket wickets
Supporting the setup and pack-down of community sporting events
Operating machinery
Preparing wickets
Marking fields
Presenting high-quality turf surfaces
Requirements:
Experienced in sports turf maintenance or groundskeeping, with sound knowledge of cricket, rugby, and football requirements
Qualified with a full driver’s licence (manual) and a current Growsafe Agrichemical Certificate
Proactive, reliable, and team-focused, with a strong commitment to quality outcomes and positive public interaction
Adaptable and safety-conscious, with a genuine enjoyment of outdoor, hands-on work
What we offer:
5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service
Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy
Retailer Discounts + Study assistance
Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club