Turf & Grounds Specialist

Are you confident operating machinery and enjoy working outdoors? Join our team and help maintain high‑quality sports fields that support local clubs and active communities across the North Shore.

About the Role

In this hands‑on role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining turf across multiple sports fields to a high standard. Your work will directly support the presentation, safety, and performance of community sporting facilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining sports turf through mowing, fertilising, aerating, and pest control


• Operating a range of machinery including tractors, sprayers, and mowers


• Working independently day‑to‑day, with occasional collaboration as part of a wider team


• Travelling across the North Shore to service key sports fields and facilities

About You

You bring practical experience and confidence working with machinery in an outdoor environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in turf maintenance, farming, orchards, landscaping, or similar machinery‑focused roles


• Confidence operating large machinery (Class 2 licence preferred)


• A Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (AHC31324) or equivalent experience (advantage)


• A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently while taking pride in your work

What’s in It for You?

• Enjoy an active, outdoor role working on premium sports fields across the North Shore.


• Support local rugby, football, cricket, and other field sports by keeping community fields match‑ready and safe.


• Access and work on high‑quality sports facilities you help maintain.


• Take pride in contributing to healthy, active communities through local sport

If you’re passionate about turf, machinery, and working outdoors—and want a role where your work makes a visible difference—we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities. 

How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 165797