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Grounds and facilities assistant

FeaturedPart timePosted 11/10/2026 · Closes 10/11/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$24.50/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 Kaikorai Valley. You'll look after a set of sites each week, with a van and all the gear supplied. You'll work Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 7am to 3.30pm. Roughly 20 to 24 hours a week. Pay is $24.50 an hour. Fitness, reliability and a tidy approach matter more than qualifications. Applicants need the right to work in New Zealand and two work references. Weekly pay, every Thursday. Close to public transport. Start is flexible for the right person, so get your application in.

Duties

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

Required skills and experience

  • At least 1 months relevant experience
  • • Time management
  • • Power tools
  • • Health and safety awareness

Essential licences or qualifications

None required for this role.

PPE, equipment and induction

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

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