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Te Tūranga | About the role
We are currently on the lookout for a Revegetation Operator to join our team. The successful applicant will work as part of our Natural Environments Team bringing sites across Tauranga to a standard for all to enjoy and experience. The role requires knowledge and experience of revegetation tasks such as cut and paste, hand removal, dune care, pest plant vine control, agrichemical spraying of plant pests, removal of rubbish, line trimmer use and planting of trees/shrubs. Bonus if you possess extensive chainsaw, tree pruning and chipper experience.
These roles are very hands on and physically demanding, you will be working outdoors which means you’ll have to be comfortable working in all terrains and weather conditions.
- Hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm (40 hour per week)
- Full uniform, PPE, wet weather gear, and work boots are provided
- All tools and transport supplied
Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed
- Honesty and integrity (this is critical)
- A track record of being reliable and a positive team player
- Relevant qualifications such as First Aid, Traffic Management, Growsafe, LUV and Chainsaw are preferred
- Strong pest plant and plant knowledge
- Ability to use a mobile phone and learn our workflow app
- A positive attitude and a willingness to listen and learn
- The ability to deliver a high quality of work and take real pride in what you do
- A full clean drivers licence
- The ability to follow and implement Health and Safety guidelines
- Be physically fit and able to work outdoors on your feet all day
- Have great communication and customer service skills – you’ll need to be comfortable being an Ambassador for TCC and answering the communities enquires while out on the job
- Must be able to pass a medical, drug and alcohol test
Te Tukanga | How to apply
Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.
Applications close Sunday 24th May
Please note:
- As part of Tauranga City Councils commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, the successful candidate will need to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen.
- We are unable to provide sponsorship for these roles.
- Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy.
Job Description: Revegetation Operator
