Pest Plant Operator

At Green by Nature, we're more than just a greenspace maintenance team; we're passionate about keeping Queenstown and its surrounding areas clean, green, and thriving.

As a trusted partner of the Queenstown Lakes District Council, we take pride in maintaining the region's parks, playgrounds, gardens, infrastructure, and public spaces.

To support our mission, we're seeking a Pest Plant Operator!

What does a Pest Plant Operator do?

In a nutshell, your role will involve vegetation and pest plant management activities within the region's parks and reserves.

Your daily tasks will include chemical spraying and herbicide application, manual weed removal, operating spray equipment and machinery, and assisting other teams as needed.

Who are we looking for?

Ideally, we would love someone with pest plant management experience; however, this is not a must.

If you are a hard worker, passionate about working outdoors and willing to get stuck in, you could be the perfect candidate.

Other success factors include :

A clean and current driver's license with the ability to drive a manual

A current GrowSafe Certificate

Being a team player with a positive attitude—helping out your teammates should come naturally

A desire to adhere to the company's health and safety procedures

Motivation and a strong desire to complete the job

Physical fitness, as the role involves a lot of walking and heavy lifting

What we can offer you

Joining a company that has been an industry leader for over 30 years, you will receive :

A performance-based salary reviewed annually

An annual $300 wellness benefit and a work phone for personal use

The opportunity to work in a role that benefits the community

Guaranteed minimum hours with potential to increase based on operational needs

Internal and external learning and development opportunities to advance your career

Green by Nature specializes in sports turf management and has diversified into full facility parks maintenance across New Zealand and Australia.

With over 2000 employees, we are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, caring for our people, clients, and communities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team.

If your skills and experience match, we want to hear from you.

To apply for this role, click 'apply'.

In accordance with our drug and alcohol policy, successful applicants will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.

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