Senior Sports Field Specialist | Mātanga Matua Papa Hākinakina

The people of Porirua City are what makes ours a truly special place – we take pleasure in helping and caring for each other. We want everyone to feel welcome here, whether they’re visiting, living or working here. We’re looking for people who will help position our city as a welcoming, dynamic place to live, work and visit.

All about the job

As the Senior Sports Field Specialist, you’ll ensure Porirua’s premier sports ground at Porirua Park is kept in pristine condition. You’ll deliver the programme of day-to-day management and maintenance of Porirua park and other turf areas throughout Porirua.

You will be responsible for: 

• Ensuring that the sports grounds meet expected standards for high level professional sports such as A-league football and NPC Rugby
• Assisting the Turf Manager and Team Leader Sports Fields to present high class playing surfaces around Porirua
• Stand in for the Team Leader in their absence, and assist in day-to-day leadership of the team
• Maintain and improve all designated sport and other turf surfaces to a high standard, in accordance with Service Level Agreement standards and Sports Codes requirements
• Work in with the Turf Manager and Team Leader to plan work schedules including all aspects of turf Management including renovations
• Managing customers’ expectations to deliver the best results for all involved

All about you

It would be fabulous if you have experience managing a wide variety of surfaces and have a passion for Porirua City. This role will give you a diverse range of daily activities to keep you on your toes. This role also provides you a platform to grow your turf expertise and develop your career.

You’ll need to show us that you:

• have a minimum of a Level 3 Sports Turf qualification, and ideally a Level 4
• have at least 5 years practical experience in sports field turf management
• can supervise staff and provide activity direction
• can work to progress turf maintenance schedules
• have a positive attitude to work, and will be punctual and motivated
• are able to work autonomously and have high attention to detail
• will engage with customers and stakeholders in a calm and positive manner
• have experience with large and small tractors,
• can meet the physical demands of the role hold a current and unrestricted NZ Drivers Licence
• have the ability to work weekends as required for sports events and renovations

All about Porirua City

Our city is changing and we need skilled people to help make that happen. Working for Porirua City is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the community. You’ll be welcomed into a team that’s collaborative, values input and empowers you to make things happen. To top it off, the harbour and bush are at your doorstep; it’s the perfect place to work. 

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What you need to do now

Come and join our Parks & City Services team and be part of our welcoming and engaging environment. Please contact Glen Jacobson on 027 803 0372 for more information.

Porirua City Council is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we’ll do our best to get you sorted.

Applications need to be received via our Careers Portal by Wednesday 7 May 2025.

We will be working through applications as they are submitted and may progress candidates prior to the closing date, so apply now!