Supervisor Parks and Gardens Maintenance Officer

Supervisor Parks and Gardens Maintenance Officer

The Christchurch City council Parks team are excited to be growing and we want you to be part of our Whānau. As a Supervisor you will be leading one of our Parks and Gardens Maintenance Team's who are responsible for delivering a wide range of parks maintenance activities across our community parks.

About the team Ko te rōpū nei

Working within the community you will be exposed to the diverse cultures and beliefs that are within Christchurch, this involves being open minded and respectful to all that visit these special places. The hours of work are 7:30am - 4pm.

About the role Ko te mahi nei

If you are an enthusiastic outdoors person that enjoys variety in your job, is happy to muck in and help, you'll fit right in. You will have a love for parks and gardens with a specific focus on Amenity Horticulture. You will have a relevant qualification or a strong background in landscaping, gardening and general maintenance as well as leadership experience.

You will be supervising and working with a multidisciplinary team and organising the following duties:

• Push Mowing
• Ride on mowing
• Spraying
• Weeding
• Hedge trimming
• Planting
• Line trimming
• Emptying bins
• BBQ and water fountain cleans

You will be a people person with an optimistic outlook, with the flexibility to be involved in activities across the unit to address demand in department or area workloads. Building and maintaining relationships will come naturally to you, not only with your peers within the parks unit but across diverse community groups that reside within the city.

• A minimum of five years' experience in a similar environment, ideally with a minimum of two years in a leadership role
• Full driver's license
• A minimum of level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent, or extensive experience in similar role.
• Experience in mower operation, weed control and general gardening practices
• A Grow Safe qualification and/or a Traffic management ticket/qualifications (desirable)

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. 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.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

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 anyways.

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 .

Hours of work: Fulltime Permanent Position. Location: This position will be based at our Bromley Depot. Salary: The salary band for this position goes from $81,227 to $90,252 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.

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.

Reference # 41084

Posted on 17 Nov 2025

Closes on 21 Nov :55

Location(s) Bromley

Expertise Management, Parks & Outdoor spaces

Job level(s) 3 to 5 years, 5 to 7 years, 7 to 10 years

Central City Post date: 17 Nov 2025 Close date: 30 Nov :55 Expertise: Engineering Work Type: Fixed Term, Full-time

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