Parks Maintenance Officer

This role sits in the Council’s Community Group, which comprises of community focused services such as Hamilton Pool, Parks and Recreation, Hamilton City Libraries and the city’s three main visitor attractions.

The Parks and Recreation team maintain Hamilton’s Park network for our community. Our work ensures Hamilton is beautiful, fun, connected, and meets our community wants and needs, making our city one we’re all proud of.

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

As a Parks Maintenace Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing Hamilton’s green spaces, sporting facilities, playgrounds, and other council infrastructure. Your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing of Hamiltonians and support our vision of making Hamilton the best place to live.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general safety maintenance tasks across parks, playgrounds, and sporting facilities.
• Ensure all work meets high standards of safety, quality, and presentation.
• Collaborate with contractors and the wider Parks and Recreation team.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Engage with the public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach, considering the needs of facility users.
• Manage parks rubbish and ground litter.

What We’re Looking For

• A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outcomes.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for contributing to community wellbeing and public spaces.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Current NZ full driver’s license - Class 2 essential.
• Current first aid certification.
• Experience in parks maintenance.
• Experience in general maintenance /handyperson activities.
• Strong work ethic, you must have the ability to plan things in detail and execute different work programs using a range of resources.
• Able to work independently with good physical fitness and able to cope with the demands of manual work.
• Can-do attitude, able to manage multiple priorities, while maintaining quality service delivery.
• Flexible and adaptable to manage shifting work requirements and varying volumes of work
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Passion for continuous improvement, solving problems and delivering efficient solutions.
• Ability to think on your feet and problem solve to ensure best outcomes for our customers and our team.

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Starting at $28.95 per hour, dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

• View the Position Description
• Click apply
• ​Complete your application.

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

Applications close on the: 19/02/2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. 

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.