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Grounds maintenance worker

FeaturedFull timePosted 12/10/2026 · Closes 11/11/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$27.50 – $29.00/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

We're hiring two groundskeepers for school and commercial grounds in Wellington Central. Horticulture training is available for people who want to grow with the company. This is an early starts role, 6.30am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday. Full-time, around 48 hours a week. You'll earn $27.50 to $29.00 an hour. Annual leave and public holidays apply. You'll need a full driver licence and some experience with mowers and trimmers. Bring your full NZ driver licence; we'll verify it at the interview. You must hold the legal right to work in New Zealand. Flexible rostering wherever we can manage it. A supportive team that looks after its people. Apply now; we reply to every application.

Duties

  • Operate ride-on mowers, trimmers and blowers safely
  • Keep paths, car parks and outdoor areas tidy
  • Carry out minor repairs and report larger issues
  • Maintain hedges, beds and planted areas
  • Mow, edge and trim lawns and gardens

Required skills and experience

  • At least 6 months relevant experience
  • • Power tools
  • • Time management
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Hand tools

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Full NZ driver licence

PPE, equipment and induction

PPE including hearing and eye protection supplied. Induction covers machinery safety.

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