Akarana Golf Club is located in Mt Roskill and only 15 minutes from downtown Auckland. Known as the friendly Club, Akarana offers members a warm and inviting golfing experience.
We are currently seeking applications for a full-time qualified greenkeeper to join an enthusiastic team. Reporting directly to the Course Superintendent, you will maintain and develop the golf course to a very high standard, as part of the Greenkeeping team. This includes mowing greens and fairways, daily course setup, use of appropriate chemicals, irrigation maintenance and general course maintenance; as well as operating and maintaining tools, equipment and machinery.
Skills and experience
The successful candidate will ideally have demonstrated experience and knowledge in turf management and proficient in the use of a wide range of plant and equipment required to carry out tasks associated with course maintenance including:
- Mowing, rolling, topdressing, bunker maintenance, fertilising and spraying turf.
- Operating and maintaining equipment such as mowers, aerators, cultivators, corers, sprayers, tractors, and attachments.
- Experience with Irrigation system maintenance and repair
- Be skilled at and enjoy maintaining a golf course to a consistently high standard.
- Experience and knowledge of chemical and fertilizer application
- Strong team player, able to work safely, independently, make decisions and show initiative.
- Be self-motivated and punctual.
- Good communication skills and an eye for detail across all facets of golf course management.
- Ability to follow systems, procedures and health & safety standards.
- Ability to perform at a medium-high level of physical requirement.
- Relevant greenkeeping experience and/or qualifications, preferably NZ Sports Turf Management Level 4 (or higher) or a similar international qualification.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- This is a physically demanding position involving the operation of tools and machinery.
- Flexibility to work weekends on a rotating roster whilst working in a great team environment.
A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Written applications including CV to be forwarded no later than 30th October 2023 to the Course Superintendent – Ian Garfield via email greenkeeper@akaranagolf.co.nz
All applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand. Only successful short-listed applicants will be notified by phone to arrange for a convenient interview time.
