Town Custodian + Gardener
Town Custodian + Gardener
Live, work and play in Aotearoa New Zealand’s most spectacular setting.
No two days at Queenstown Lakes District Council are the same. Every day we provide services, facilities and programmes essential to the health and wellbeing of our people and environment, while stepping up to the challenges and opportunities that come with being New Zealand’s fastest growing territorial authority.
We’re proud to be QLDC. Our people are motivated by a shared purpose driven by care, connection and community. All our roles are at the heart of a dynamic and diverse set of communities where you will be making a genuine difference every day.Join us!
We’re looking for a Town Custodian & Gardener to join our hard-working and dedicated Wanaka team.
What you’ll be doing / He aha te mahi
A crucial role in keeping our communities safe and looking their best, this is an exciting opportunity to play your part. Taking responsibility for horticulture work throughout our parks and reserves as well as managing the cleanliness of our town centre for both residents and visitors.
The role will involve:- Ensuring Wanaka garden areas are kept in a clean and tidy condition, in accordance with approved horticultural practices.
- Identifying issues, defects and resolving these via own efforts or working with relevant contractors.
- Maintaining, renovating and developing shrub, flower and rose bed areas, weeding, hoeing, leaf removal, mulching and spraying of weeds and for disease control.
What you’ll bring to the role / Ko wai to Pukeka
You’ll be no stranger to hands on work and will enjoy the satisfaction that comes from seeing your work pay off. With strong people skills, you’ll enjoy speaking with the public to help resolve issues and inform them of what’s going on. You’ll also build strong relationships with retailers and property managers to gain their support.Due to the nature of this role, you’ll be required to work weekends, public holidays, and evenings on a rostered basis.
In addition to this, you’ll:
- Have a current, clean and full driver's license.
- Have a good level of physical fitness as the role involves heavy lifting and operating machinery.
- Be able to prioritise and effectively manage multiple jobs.
- Enjoy working autonomously.
What we offer / Ko a matou whakaratoka
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:
- Southern Cross Wellbeing One Plan.
- Discounted membership to our health and fitness facilities.
- Commitment to your training and career development.
- Access to a range of benefit programmes for your physical and psychological well-being.
To apply, please follow the link and apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. Please direct any questions to our People & Capability team at people@qldc.govt.nz
Applications close: Friday, 4th July 2025.Please note that we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application.