Groundsperson
Mandeville Sports Club
Listing Description
Description
Location: Mandeville, North Canterbury Type: Part-Time - To be Negotiated
About Us Mandeville Sports Club manages and maintains a 80-hectare recreation reserve in North Canterbury, supporting 12 affiliated sports and community clubs. The reserve is a key hub for local sport and recreation, providing high-quality playing surfaces, open spaces, and shared facilities for a wide range of users year-round.
The Role We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Groundsperson to maintain our sports fields and facilities to the highest standard. This is a hands-on outdoor role perfect for someone who enjoys variety and takes pride in the "aesthetic and playability" of sports turf.
Key Responsibilities
- Health and Safety: Ensuring the Health and Safety of all users is maintained at all times.
- Turf Maintenance: Mowing, irrigating, fertilizing, and controlling weeds/pests across all grassed areas.
- Equipment Care: Operating and performing basic maintenance on tractors, ride-on mowers, and general machinery.
- Facility Upkeep: Ensuring all buildings, fences, pathways, and surrounding grounds are clean, safe, and well-presented.
- Project Work: Assisting the Mandeville Sports Club with ongoing project and community work around the 80ha reserve. About You
- Experience: Previous experience in sports turf management or groundskeeping is highly regarded.
- Skills: Competent in operating machinery (Tractors and Mowers), outdoor power equipment and hand tools.
- Attributes: Require excellent communication skills and to be physically fit, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Knowledge: A good level / understanding of soil/plant health, chemical applications and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Requirements: A valid NZ Driver’s License is essential. What We Offer
- A scenic outdoor "office" in the heart of Mandeville.
- Competitive remuneration based on experience.
- The chance to be part of a supportive community-focused organisation. How to Apply Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to Hannah Sutherland at mandevillesports@xtra.co.nz or email for more information.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Hannah Sutherland for more information.
