Maraenui Golf Club (MGC) is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Golf Course Superintendent.
Maraenui Golf Club is one of Hawkes Bay’s finest, set in lovely tree lined surrounds just off Marine Parade in Napier. Although flat and easy to walk, the 6,125 metre 18-hole course offers tightly sculptured tree lined fairways with creative greens complexes and bunkering for all levels to enjoy. Home to 900+ members and over 5,000 visitors every year, Maraenui is a popular Hawkes Bay course.
Running alongside Maraenui is our public 9-hole course that is open to all golfers, non-golfers, families, social and work groups. Recently devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, Awatoto Public Golf Course and facilities are ripe for redevelopment.
This is a unique opportunity to join the senior management team and deliver a positive outcome for a club that is looking to deliver significant change in the coming years and needs a leader who can contribute towards this direction and deliver meaningful outcomes on time and on budget.
The Golf Course Superintendent will be responsible for all course maintenance, agronomic operations, budget control and personnel.
We are seeking applicants who are highly motivated with the following:
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
- In depth knowledge of all aspects of agronomy and hold recognised turf diploma/certificate
- Ability and experience to prepare surfaces to meet the needs of the members
- Experience in construction and grow-in of new developments
- Budgetary Management
- Sound and proven knowledge of health & safety, pesticide and hazardous substances legislation
- Experience with managing a fleet of machinery and plant equipment
- Experience with irrigation management system or similar
- Experience with the management of warm season and cool season grasses
Please apply via email with a full CV and covering letter to: manager@maraenuigolf.co.nz
To discuss the role further please contact Michelle Dodunski (General Manager): 0274999186
Applications will close 5.00pm on Wednesday 30th April 2025, however early applicants are encouraged, we will be actively interviewing prospective applicants when received and reserve the right to close applications early.
All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
