Tracks, Trail And Coastal Labourer

The Role

The Timaru District Council is seeking one individual for the Tracks, Trail and Coastal Labourer for our park team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining tracks, trails and coastal areas so they are safe, functional and welcoming for the community and visitors.

You will carry out general maintenance of physical surfaces and hard assets, such as signage, bins, fences, boardwalks, bridges, seating, and drainage structures, including minor repairs and assisting with new installations. The role also includes mowing, vegetation control, planting, spraying, irrigation and revegetation work for these areas.

You will report to the Vegetation Supervisor and work together with the wider parks team. This is a newly created role with a wide range of variety, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to establish and set a high-quality standard across these areas.

The ideal candidate will have experience in outdoor or horticultural work, a strong focus on health and safety, good teamwork and communication skills, and a current full driver's license. Ideally, you will have experience operating an ATV, or be confident in completing the necessary training.

This is a great opportunity to work outdoors and contribute to the care of valued tracks, trails and coastal environments. If you feel this role sounds like you, please apply!

This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The annual salary for this role is $61,304.04 - $63,143.16 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at jobs@timdc.gctovt.nz.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 15th February 2026. Applications can be registered through our career’s website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!

The Organisation

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

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