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Play a hands-on leadership role maintaining world-class sportsgrounds, making every game and event in Napier memorable. Take a hands-on leadership role maintaining Napier’s premier sportsgrounds to national and international standards. You’ll prepare and maintain cricket wickets, hybrid turf, and multi-sport fields across Nelson Park, McLean Park, and other city venues – ensuring top-quality surfaces for athletes and events. As second-in-command to the Turf Manager, you’ll mentor staff, help plan and implement maintenance programs, and oversee daily operations to keep our sportsgrounds safe, functional, and visually outstanding. This is a multi-skilled, proactive role for someone with a keen eye for detail, a solution-focused approach, and a passion for delivering world-class playing surfaces. You’ll gain exposure to high-profile sporting events, develop leadership skills, and contribute to a team proud of delivering exceptional experiences for players and the community.
Job Responsibility:
Prepare and maintain cricket wickets, hybrid turf, and sportsfields to national and international standards
Support the leadership and development of the turf team, including assisting with task allocation, mentoring, performance monitoring, and training
Carry out mowing, irrigation monitoring, grounds marking, agrichemical application, litter control, and other turf maintenance duties
Assist with seasonal sporting code changeovers and the setup, operation, and pack-down of scheduled events
Maintain equipment safely and effectively, and work closely with leadership to plan, implement, and improve turf programs and operational practices
Requirements:
Qualification in Sports Turf Management (Level 4) or equivalent knowledge
Extensive experience (minimum five years) in turf management and sportsgrounds preparation, particularly for cricket, rugby, and football
Skilled in preparing cricket wickets, Hybrid Turf, and operating irrigation and turf maintenance equipment
Adaptable, multi-skilled, and capable of working independently or leading a team as required
Strong attention to detail, fit, active, and able to maintain positive relationships with the public and sportsground users
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
Free flu vaccinations (annual)
Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
Te Reo Māori language classes
Relocation support for candidates outside Hawke’s Bay