Sports Turf Curator - Citywide

About the team | Ko te ropu nei

Our Metro Sports Turf – Citywide Team is responsible for maintaining and developing sports fields across Christchurch's community parks.

We take pride in delivering top-quality turf that supports everything from local weekend games to national events.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

We're looking for a Sports Turf Curator to join our team based in Wigram.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for preparing and maintaining sports turf to the highest standards, supporting events, and ensuring our fields are safe, functional, and visually impressive.

Key responsibilities include :

Turf preparation and renovation for community to international-level events

Implementing environmentally conscious curatorial practices

Supporting events with turf maintenance and logistics

Liaising with stakeholders, sporting groups, and park users

Operating and maintaining turf equipment and machinery

You're passionate about turf management and thrive in a team environment.

You bring :

A Level 4 qualification in Sports Turf Management or similar

Minimum 5 years' experience in turf preparation and grounds maintenance

Grow Safe certification, Wheels / Tracks / Rollers licence, and First Aid (desirable)

Strong customer service and communication skills

Ability to work independently and make sound decisions

What's in it for you?

He aha nga hua ki a koe?

Want to be involved in shaping your City?

Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results.

When you join us, you're getting involved first hand and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community.

You will also benefit from :

Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.

Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation

Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging.

If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at

Position - Full time, Permanent

Location - This position is primarily based at Nga Puna Wai, Wigram

Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $74,394 to $82,660 per annum based on a 40 hour week.

Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Closing Date - 17 / 11 / 1025

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

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