Mower & Spraying Operator

The Role

The Timaru District Council is seeking one motivated and skilled individual for the Mower / Spraying Operator role in our newly created team. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our local environment by helping to keep our public space looking their best year-round!

As a Mower / Spraying Operator, you will be responsible for the care and maintenance of lawns, gardens, and other greenspaces across the district. This includes operating a variety of powered equipment, such as ride-on mowers and tractors, to carry out mowing, edging, fertilising, and turf upkeep, as well as performing minor repairs when necessary.

Another key part of the role involves vegetation control using chemical spraying equipment. You will be responsible for the safe handling and application of chemicals. You will also monitor plant health, drainage, and surface levels, and respond to any areas requiring attention. In addition to your mowing and spraying duties, you will assist with seasonal gardening tasks such as planting, weeding, fertilising, and supporting minor irrigation or tree maintenance work.

Safety is a top priority. You will be expected to follow all relevant procedures, particularly when working in areas accessible to the public.

To be successful in this role, you will bring proven experience in Mowing and spraying operations, and be confident operating ride-on mowers, tractors, and spraying equipment. If you are safety-conscious and enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The hourly rate for this role is $29.47 - $30.36. Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at jobs@timdc.govt.nz.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 10 March 2026. however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career’s website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!

The Organisation

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

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