Mower Operator - Tauranga
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Description
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer Is Committed To Delivering Excellence By Ensuring Our People Have The Environment And The Means To Be Successful. We Offer :
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
A free pie and hot drink each month at Z!
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Join Downer's Greenspaces team in Tauriko and play an important role in maintaining high-quality parks, reserves, and cemetery facilities for the local community.
This unique position combines mowing and grounds maintenance with cemetery operations, making it ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in presentation, and values delivering exceptional service to the public.
As a Mower Operator / Sexton, you'll help create and maintain respectful, well-presented spaces while working closely with funeral directors, families, and the wider community. No two days are the same, with responsibilities ranging from operating machinery and maintaining grounds through to preparing burial sites and supporting interment services.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Operating tractors, ride-on mowers, weed eaters and other grounds maintenance equipment
Maintaining cemetery grounds to a high standard
Preparing, attending, and reinstating plots for burials and ash interments
Liaising professionally with funeral directors and members of the public
Supporting wider Greenspaces operations as required
Participating in occasional weekend work
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and can provide excellent service during sensitive community interactions.
You will ideally bring:
Full Class 1 Driver Licence and WTR endorsement
Class 2 licence (highly desirable)
Experience operating excavators and carrying out excavation work
Experience in cemetery operations or burial services (preferred but training can be provided)
Experience operating tractors and ride-on mowing equipment
Strong communication and customer service skills
A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team
A strong commitment to health, safety and quality
Reliability, self-motivation and a high standard of workmanship
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application!
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone