About the role
Whangārei District Council is looking for a Cemetery Site Custodian to join our team and help care for our cemetery facilities, grounds and visitors. This is a unique and rewarding role that combines practical outdoor work with customer service, administrative duties and community support. You'll play an important part in maintaining our cemeteries to a high standard while providing respectful assistance to funeral directors, families and visitors.
Key responsibilities
Preparing burial and cremains sites and assisting with funeral and interment services.
Supporting funeral directors and families during funerals and cemetery services.
Operating and maintaining a range of plant, machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
Ensuring cemetery records, site information and operational documentation are accurate and up to date.
Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
Contributing to the ongoing presentation, development and stewardship of Council's cemetery facilities.
Maintaining cemetery gardens, lawns, memorial areas and surrounding grounds to a high standard.
Monitoring cemetery assets and identifying maintenance or improvement requirements.
Carrying out planting, pruning, weed control and general horticultural maintenance to ensure cemetery grounds remain attractive and well cared for.
About you
Experience with or a passion for maintaining attractive public spaces.
A strong work ethic and pride in delivering high-quality work.
Capable of working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
A respectful and professional approach when dealing with members of the public.
Practical problem-solving skills and good attention to detail.
The ability to manage your workload and work independently when required.
A commitment to health and safety and safe work practices.
Confidence operating machinery, tools or equipment, or a willingness to learn.
Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
A current driver's licence is essential.
Completion of a pre-employment medical and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is a requirement for this position.
About us
Whangārei District Council is looking for someone to join a small team that takes pride in caring for some of the district's most important community spaces. Our organisational tikanga are: Whanaungatanga – fostering strong relationships and connections. Manaakitanga – showing respect, care and support for others. Kotahitanga – working together towards shared outcomes. Atawhaitanga – acting as trusted stewards for our community and future generations.
Apply now
If you're practical, enjoy outdoor work, take pride in maintaining high standards, and want to make a positive difference in the community, we'd love to hear from you.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about the role or our organisation, please contact our People and Capability team on (09) 430 4200 or 0800 932 463
To apply for this position go to https://careers.wdc.govt.nz/Vacancies or click the apply now button.