Parks Labourer

Overview

This role sits in the Council’s Community Group, which comprises community focused services such as Hamilton Pool, Parks and Recreation, Hamilton City Libraries and the city’s three main visitor attractions. The Parks and Recreation team maintain Hamilton’s Park network for our community. Our work ensures Hamilton is beautiful, fun, connected, and meets our community wants and needs, making our city one we’re all proud of.

Position

He angituutanga : The opportunity

As a Parks Labourer (Parks Landscaper), you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing Hamilton’s green spaces, sporting facilities, playgrounds, and other council infrastructure. Your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing of Hamiltonians and support our vision of making Hamilton the best place to live.

Responsibilities

• Perform general safety maintenance tasks across parks, playgrounds, and sporting facilities.
• Ensure all work meets high standards of safety, quality, and presentation.
• Collaborate with contractors and the wider Parks and Recreation team.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Engage with the public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach, considering the needs of facility users.
• Manage parks rubbish and ground litter.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

Salary and Benefits

How to Apply

Application Details

Applications close on the : 22 / 10 / 2025

Note : We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Equity and Privacy

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa. All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here. It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process. If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met. As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. This role is being sourced directly. If / where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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