• Work in the outdoors in the beautiful, vibrant city of Dunedin
• Know you are contributing to your community
• Work with colleagues who like you want to deliver exceptional standards of work.

We're currently looking for a Mower Operator to join our high-performing Vegetation team in Dunedin. If you take pride in your work, enjoy working in the fresh air and are looking for a job with variety, this could be your next job.

Why this role stands out:

As a Mower Operator, you'll be key to keeping Dunedin looking its best. You'll be maintaining our public spaces and creating an environment where people are happy to live, work and play.

What you'll be doing:

• Operating a commercial mower to mow public lawns, berms and other green spaces.
• Operating a weed eater and other edging tools.
• Performing basic maintenance on the mower
• Other basic vegetation tasks as required.

What's in it for you:

• A workplace that values work-life balance
• Regular hours Monday to Friday
• Opportunities to learn and grow your skills
• A supportive work environment

What we are looking for:

• Self-motivation and able to work in a small team environment where everyone takes pride in the quality and service levels they provide to our customers.
• The ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team depending on the work.
• Ability to deliver on contract specifications to timeframes and to a high standard
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility to contribute to a variety of tasks
• Confident, positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Professional presentation as you will be working in public areas
• Full NZ Driver's Licence, Class 2 preferred.

We have a strong focus on quality, health and safety and the environment and the successful applicant will have an important role in maintaining this culture.

Whitestone Contracting maintains a drug and alcohol-free environment. All final applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug test, and Ministry of Justice check.

The closing date is COB 23 January 2026. We will process applications as they are received and reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we find the right candidate.