Vegetation Control Trainee - Porirua

Kia hiwa rā!  

Are you passionate about the outdoors and keen to grow a career in horticulture? We’re looking for two motivated Trainee Operators to join our Open Spaces Team in Porirua on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is your opportunity to learn on the job, working alongside experienced professionals to help care for and enhance Porirua’s beautiful parks and reserves. Whether it’s spraying, vegetation control, or general maintenance, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience and training every step of the way.

If you're reliable, motivated, and passionate about preserving Porirua’s natural charm, we want you on our team. Step up and let's create greener, more vibrant spaces together!"

What You’ll Bring to the Table | Ngā Mea ka Mauria e Koe ki te Rūnanga:

• Current Class 1 driver's licence. 
• Class 2 driver’s license would be a bonus – but not essential.

• Growsafe Certification (we’ll train you if you don’t have it yet!).

• Great communication skills. 
• Comfortable using small plant and spray equipment, or keen to learn.
• A strong focus on health and safety – you look out for yourself and your crew.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.  
• Physically fit and motivated to make a difference. 

Benefits | Āwhina:

• Gain access to support and mentoring will enable you to develop and excel in your role. 

• Join a high-performing team in a supportive environment, where colleagues have your back and enjoy socialising together.
• Provided with a high-quality uniform, including full PPE requirements.

About Us | Whakapā mai 

Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainability across social, environmental, cultural, and economic dimensions, while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Diversity Works, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if you have any preferences or requirements that will support you to perform at your best. All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, undergo a medical assessment, pass a drug and alcohol test, provide two references, and consent to a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) check.

Discover why our people love working with us here

Apply Now: We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so please don’t hesitate to apply. 

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