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Wellington City Council

Head Greenkeeper

  • Posted 5d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Location

Wellington

Job Description

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington's future.



About us

The Parks Operations team provide a critical customer facing support service, ensuring the city's residents and visitors enjoy a well-managed and maintained environment. The Sportsfields team is working together to achieve high quality playing surfaces, providing healthy and positive experiences for our community.



About the role

The Head Greenkeeper role manages the maintenance and preparation of turf management practices at the Berhampore Golf Course, to a high standard. This position has full responsibility for staff and volunteers when required. This is a fixed term role ending 22nd of August 2025.



What you will bring to the role

Strong demonstrable knowledge of and experience in:

  • Managing and maintaining and golf courses to a high standard
  • Planning and supervising turf maintenance programmes and projects
  • Project management
  • A high level of competence with modern greenkeeping equipment
  • Staff supervision
  • Contractor management
  • Training and assessing for NZ Qualifications
  • Computer and Microsoft Office experience


You will also need to have a Level 4 National Certificate in Turf Management (or equivalent industry experience), a Grow Safe Certificate and a NZ Drivers Licence.

There is a requirement to be physically fit for this role and applicants must be prepared to undergo pre-employment health, fitness, and drug screening and will as a Ministry of Justice check.



About us

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

Applications close on the 12th of January. All applications must be submitted online. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz

Hard Skills Required

  • Turf Management
  • Golf Course Maintenance
  • Equipment Operation
  • Staff Supervision
  • Contractor Management

Soft Skills Required

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration

Benefits and Perks

  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 🏥
    Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 🏘
    Work from Home
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 🏛
    Fully Paid Jury Service
  • 🤱
    Extended Parental Leave
  • 💪
    Physical Health Workshops
  • ❤
    Care and Appreciation
  • ⚖
    Work-Life Balance Support
  • 🧠
    Mental Health Workshops
  • 💻
    Company Supplied Technology
  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work
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