Cemetery Operations Assistant

Job Description

Te Tūranga | About the role

The Cemetery Operations team are looking for a new person to join a tightknit and cohesive unit. Although small in number our output is high and our attention to maintaining the highest standards is foremost. If you are a person who is calm and relaxed, can fit into any team, hardworking by nature is positive and shows respect and empathy then we may be a fit.

Based at Pyes Pa Memorial Park you will be responsible for routine tasks such as grounds maintenance (weed eating, zero turn mowing, hedge work, weed spraying, chainsaw work) and more specialised ones including preparation of burial plots and operations in the crematorium (Cremator operation and maintenance, processing of ashes and paper work). Although experience is always useful the right fit and attitude are more important and we can teach the rest.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring;

• A customer focused approach
• A full class 1 license
• Attention to detail
• Conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in grounds maintenance
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation
• Resilience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team
• Wheels, Tracks, and Rollers qualification (preferred, but not essential)

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an inclusive, energetic, and supportive team, then we’d love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Andrew Graham at Andrew.graham@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate.

• Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.
• Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact.