Senior Grounds Maintenance

• Full Time
• Application Closes 05 Jun 2026
• Bay of Plenty - Rotorua
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker

Who we are   

Skyline is a New Zealand-based global tourism and hospitality business focused on delivering real fun. With operations in eight cities and growing, we support our people to do their best work and create unforgettable guest experiences. 

About the role  

As Senior Grounds Maintenance, you will bring strong horticultural and grounds maintenance experience to the day‑to‑day upkeep of the Skyline Rotorua site, ensuring the grounds are maintained to an exceptional standard. This is a hands‑on role that combines practical expertise with the ability to effectively plan and prioritise grounds‑related work across the week. 

We are looking for someone who is proactive, enjoys getting stuck in, and brings a practical, solutions‑focused approach to their work. This role is typically worked Monday to Friday, between 7.00am and 3.30pm, with flexibility as required by seasonal needs and projects.  

The perfect candidate will be: 

• Experienced in horticulture, gardening, or grounds maintenance (essential)  
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, confident engaging with both team members and guests 
• Confident managing people and experienced in task delegation 
• Physically fit, as this role involves heavy lifting and outdoor work in varying conditions  
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team  
• Positive and proactive, with a genuine ‘can do’ attitude and pride in maintaining high standards of work 
• Hold a full, clean driver’s licence (essential); a digger licence is advantageous 

Responsibilities Include:  

• Using sound horticultural, gardening, and grounds maintenance knowledge to effectively plan, coordinate and carry out day‑to‑day grounds maintenance work  
• Managing and caring for on-site stock and animals, including daily welfare checks, feeding, and general upkeep 
• Ensuring the grounds and site appearance are maintained to a consistently high standard through cleaning, rubbish collection, landscaping, gardening, and general site maintenance  
• Supporting and executing the delivery of landscaping and improvement projects  
• Reporting any equipment or machinery requiring maintenance or repair  
• Communicating effectively with internal departments to support site operations and respond to operational needs 

Join Our Team  

We’re always aiming to share real fun with the world and make people smile. Our team thrives on meaningful connections with our customers, our community, and with each other. We relish the opportunity to share new skills in a unique and exciting working environment.  

We offer the opportunity to be an integral part of a very progressive and successful company, the chance to work with a great team of highly motivated and dedicated people, a competitive remuneration package, excellent staff benefits and a truly unique environment.     

Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role off to any further applications.  

Every Role Offers: 

• A fun, diverse working environment including free gondola and luge rides for family and friends  
• Free staff lunches and discounted meals  
• Opportunities to cross train with different departments onsite  

If this sounds like you, apply now and get up to some fun. 

• Please only apply if you have the right to legally work in New Zealand.  
• Safety is a high priority in our working environment. All candidates must agree to comply with the company's health and safety procedures which includes random drug and alcohol testing.