Playground 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 and development of 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 

We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Playground Maintenance Officer to help keep our parks, playgrounds and public spaces safe, well maintained and enjoyable for our community.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll carry out scheduled playground inspections and repairs, ensuring all work is completed to specification, on time and to a high standard. You’ll also respond to unscheduled repairs, delivering timely solutions that meet agreed service levels and team leader expectations. You’ll take pride in maintaining assets so they are always fit for purpose and presentable.

Customer service is a key part of the role. You’ll respond promptly to customer needs and contribute to positive feedback through the quality of your work and your professional approach. You’ll also support other Parks and Recreation teams when required.

You’ll be responsible for completing timesheets and job cards daily, ensuring records are accurate and up to date. All plant, equipment and resources allocated to you must be kept clean, tidy and in safe working condition, with any incidents reported immediately to your Team Leader.

About you

You’re practical, organised and take pride in doing a job well. You work effectively as part of a team, follow instructions, and understand the importance of meeting timeframes, safety requirements and service standards. Experience in parks, playground or maintenance work is an advantage, along with a strong focus on customer service and attention to detail.

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to contribute to well‑maintained public spaces that the community can be proud of, we’d love to hear from you.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• ROSPA Level 2 playground inspector (preferred) 

• Current NZ driver licence - Class 2 minimum 

• Current first aid certification. 

• Experience in facilities maintenance, with previous experience maintaining playgrounds an advantage 

• Experienced in the safe and effective operation of all mechanical tools of trade 

• Experience in landscape maintenance and construction industry 

• A proven track record of thinking differently, acting with integrity, working together and making it happen. 

• Able to work independently with good physical fitness and able to cope with the demands of physical, manual work. 

• Strong work ethic, you must have the ability to plan things in detail and execute work programs using a range of resources and equipment. 

• Can-do attitude, attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities, while always 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 $30 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! 

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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.