Greenkeeper, Kaitiaki papatākaro
Also known as
- Groundsperson, caretaker, greenkeeper assistant, cricket curator, track assistant, greenspace operator, parks and open spaces assistant
Greenkeepers prepare and maintain sports turf surfaces, like playing fields, golf courses, cricket grounds and horse racing tracks.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$52K to $73K
Most common
$88K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training.
Greenkeepers
- usually work regular hours from early morning but may work weekends
- usually work outdoors at sports facilities and may travel locally
- may work in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- may work with hazardous chemicals and fertilizers
- need to be practical, safety conscious and responsible
Tasks
- prepare sports turf surfaces
- operate and maintain turf machinery
- mow sports turf surfaces
- monitor turf health and growth
- operate irrigation systems
- apply fertilisers and soil treatments
- apply weed, pest and disease controls
- communicate with other workers and sports clubs
- monitor the use of sports surfaces
- manage health and safety risk
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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Do the quizYou learn on the job to become a greenkeeper and experience or a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Sports Turf) (Level 3)
- a driver licence
- a Growsafe certificate
- a First Aid Certificate
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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