Sports Turf Curator - One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha

About the team We are looking to add to our talented and passionate sports turf management team who maintain and elevate the playing surface that will host unforgettable moments. The team operates under a structured hierarchy to ensure the efficient planning, services, and enhancement of all turf areas within the stadium precinct and the associated dedicated turf farm. About the role The Sports Turf Curators are responsible for the daily maintenance and preparation of the stadium playing surface and surrounding turf areas. Their duties include: Mowing Line marking Irrigation Fertilisation Pest and disease management Renovation work Match and event day set-up under the direction of senior staff Due to the nature of operations at a high-performance, multi-use venue, the team operates on a flexible, 7-day roster with some weekends, public holidays, and outside standard business hours as required. Rosters are planned in advance and include fair and equitable distribution of hours. About you Your 5 years’ experience in turf preparation and grounds maintenance will well equip you for this role. You'll love working in a team environment, with initiative and drive to demonstrate excellence in turf management. You’ll also bring A relevant trade qualification (Level 4 Sports Turf Management) or equivalent practical experience in a similar role A full, current driver’s licence GrowSafe certification A current Workplace First Aid Certificate Minimum 5 years’ experience in stadium or sports field management, including exposure to domestic, national, and international-level events Flexibility and availability to work across a 7-day roster What’s in it for you You will also benefit from access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities; collaboration with wider areas of the organisation; and a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts. Additional information Hours of work – The team operates on a flexible, 7-day roster. Position – Full‑time, permanent. Salary – The salary band for this position goes from $74,394 to $82,660 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Closing date – Thursday 23 July, 11:55pm. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date. #J-18808-Ljbffr