We are currently looking for people who would be interested in working in the Waterways for Citycare

What's the job?

We need reliable and motivated Waterway Labourers to join our Christchurch Citycare Water team. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a driver licence we would love to hear from you.

Our Waterway Labourers are responsible for maintaining rivers and streams. You will be responsible for cutting banks as you move down the rivers around Christchurch. For the Summer months you will move into aquatic weed eating and removal.

You will be operating weed eaters and garden tools, raking of oxidised weeds, both on the banks and whilst in the river, so will need to be agile and fit for this role.

We're looking for people with the following skills and experience:

• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Comfortable in water, sometimes up to your chest in height so need to be a confident swimmer.
• You will have good attendance, punctual and reliable.
• Health and Safety focused with a positive attitude.
• Work well in a team environment and open-minded in a changing environment.
• Be available to start work from as soon as possible until at least the end of February.

Benefits & Culture

People enjoy working in this team because we offer:

• Ongoing work
• Living wage
• Potential Temp to Perm roles available
• Flexibility
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Know that the work you're doing is contributing towards a cleaner, safer New Zealand

All successful applicants will need to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and health and safety induction.

Please phone or text me on 021404730 ASAP for more information

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.