Serviceperson Maintenance / Kairatonga Tiaki

Porirua is a thriving city that is a great place to live, work and raise a family. We’re upgrading our infrastructure, connecting our city and managing how we grow. We’re developing and creating a resilient, liveable city for our future generations and need skilled people like you to help make it all happen.

All about the job

We need a reliable and dedicated person to assist with keeping our outdoor assets around the city well maintained.

As our Maintenance Serviceperson, you’ll be a specialist member of the team responsible for: 

• Assisting with the delivery of a diverse work programme which includes the maintenance of parks and playgrounds, playground equipment, furniture, and other Council assets.
• Ensuring that routine maintenance, cleaning, graffiti removal is done within timeframes to maintain Council assets to a high standard.
• Supporting other teams within City Services to help beautify Porirua City.  

All about you

Ideally you will have previous basic carpentry experience and are keen to develop these skills further. In addition:

• Previous basic carpentry experience.
• A current drivers licence.
• Enjoy working outdoors.
• Have an understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Enjoy working in a supportive team.
• Can demonstrate using your initiative and think outside the box.

All about Porirua City

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, beaches and bush are at your doorstep; it’s the perfect place to work. 

What you need to do now

Come and join our Parks and City Services Team and be part of our welcoming and engaging environment. Please contact Charmaine Berkland on 237 3832 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.

You will need to apply via our careers centre: www.poriruacity.govt.nz/careers.

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Applications need to be received via our Careers Portal by 6 April 2025.