Spring / Summer position starting the beginning mid-September 2026 working through to 18th December 2026!
Do you have a great work ethic, enjoy getting stuck in, and hold a full driver’s licence? If so this is the perfect short-term position for you! We're looking for an energetic individual to help keep Nelson’s parks and reserves in top condition by taking on important vegetation control tasks.
What's does an Edger / Weed Eater Operator do you ask?
As an Edger/Weed Eater Operator, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the Mowing team by helping to keep vegetation under control during the busy growing season. You’ll focus on weed-eating and edging, ensuring our parks look their best, and occasionally join the wider crew to assist with other tasks across our green spaces.
Who we are looking for
We’re on the lookout for people with a strong desire to do a job well. Experience using small plant equipment is a bonus, but if you’re eager to learn, that’s good enough for us! You’ll also need:
- A full driver’s licence (manual driving experience required)
- Energy, self-motivation, and a can-do attitude
- Good physical fitness – this is a hands-on, physically demanding role
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
About Us:
Our Green by Nature purpose is to improve people’s lives by building, caring for, and maintaining remarkable green spaces that enable us all to do more of the things we love. Enhancing the countries natural beauty to make it a wonderful place to visit and live.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work within a company that has been an industry leader for over 30 years, apply now!
Please note: In accordance with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Published on 27 Aug 2026, 8:07 PM