He angituutanga: The opportunity
In this role, your day will be filled with hands-on work maintaining the city's Street Landscapes and supporting gardening activities across various locations. You'll contribute to the beautification of public spaces while occasionally assisting the wider team with other tasks as needed. It's a dynamic position that keeps you active and engaged with the outdoors.
You’ll be a great fit if you enjoy being a positive role model, especially for trainees and apprentices, helping them grow and learn on the job. Bringing a positive attitude and contributing to a harmonious, cooperative team environment is key. If you're someone who’s motivated to achieve results and takes pride in your work, then this role is perfect for you. Yes, you’ll fit right in!
Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience
(It’s also for you if you don’t meet EVERY one of these points. These are our nice-to-haves, not our must-haves!)
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
Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!
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: 09/03/2026
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.