Handcutter/Weedeater Operator

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō Working together for Wellington's future.

As a great harbour capital city, Wellington City Council has established a vision for Wellington as 'an inclusive, sustainable and creative capital for people to live, work and play'. The future of Wellington is compact, inclusive & connected, greener, resilient, vibrant and prosperous.

The Parks Operations team helps keep our parks, gardens, and public spaces clean, safe, and enjoyable for residents and visitors. As a Handcutter/Weedeater Operator, you will use mowing and weed-eating equipment to help maintain parks, gardens and reserve areas. You will follow a scheduled maintenance program and work on sites managed by both the council and external clients.

Ideally, we are looking for people with experience using small machinery and plant such as commercial blowers and line trimmers (weed eaters) however we are also open to considering people looking for entry into the world of turf maintenance with the right attitude.

As well as being energetic and having great time management, in addition to:

A full clean NZ class 1 driver licence

The ability to prioritise, working to programmed maintenance schedules and within timeframes

Health & Safety awareness

Customer Service experience

The ability to work well with others and/or unsupervised

The ability to communicate effectively with others

* Good physical health

We will provide you with all the training required and will help you grow and develop in this role. We have a busy year ahead and we are interested in hearing from people with a great attitude who would like to be part of a supportive and friendly team. In exchange for your skills, you'll work for an organisation that really values its people - we provide a lot of learning and development opportunities.

As this is a safety sensitive role, the successful candidate will need to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening in addition to medical and health checks. Applicants will also undergo a Ministry of Justice check.

Please note that this is a full-time role, 8 hours a day, Monday - Friday. Hours are usually 7am - 3.30pm however this can vary due to seasonal changes and other factors.

About us

We're Working for Wellington. Wellington City Council's team provides more than 400 services every day for Wellingtonians - everything from parks and pools to consents and cemeteries - playing our part in making Pōneke an inclusive, sustainable, and creative capital for people to live, work and play.

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

Diversity: We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from all walks of life and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Accessibility Support: We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: [email protected]

Applications close 11 October 2026. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and/or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

All applications must be submitted online - we will not accept emailed applications. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.