Be part of the team that keeps Napier’s sportsgrounds looking and playing their best through the sunny summer season, from now until the end of April. In this hands-on seasonal role, you’ll prepare and maintain turf to national standards, support a range of sporting events, and make sure everything’s ready for action when the whistle blows. If you take pride in quality work and love working outdoors in great weather, this is your chance to make a visible difference every day.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Maintain and prepare high-quality sportsgrounds across Napier, operating machinery and performing essential turf care tasks to ensure playing surfaces meet national standards and are ready for cricket, rugby, football, and community events.

• Work outdoors in an active, hands-on role that develops your skills in turf management and equipment operation, while taking pride in delivering visible results that directly support local sports and recreation.

• Collaborate with a supportive, close-knit team and build positive relationships with sportsground users and the wider community, contributing to a welcoming and well-maintained environment.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• NECA Level 1 or equivalent education and a full, current driver’s licence.

• Hands-on familiarity with sports like cricket, rugby, or football and understand their turf needs.

• Calm under pressure, a clear communicator, and ready to engage positively with the public and sports users.

• You bring an attention to detail and consistently deliver high-quality work.

• Multi-skilled, physically fit, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)

• Quarterly values awards + Social club

• Free flu vaccinations (annual)

• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka

• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a fixed term opportunity from September to April 2027. You will work 42.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday) across Napier's sportsgrounds.

The hourly rate for this role is between $27.04 - $28.77 (plus KiwiSaver if eligible), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal background checks, with some roles requiring health screening and drug & alcohol testing). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description – Sportsground Team Member (Seasonal)