Town Custodian, Queenstown
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Queenstown District Lakes Council

Town Custodian

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  • Hybrid
  • Full Time

Queenstown

Job Description

Town Custodian - Queenstown


Live, work and play in Aotearoa New Zealand's most spectacular setting.


No two days at Queenstown Lakes District Council are the same. Every day we provide services, facilities and programmes essential to the health and wellbeing of our people and environment, while stepping up to the challenges and opportunities that come with being New Zealand's fastest growing territorial authority.


We're proud to be QLDC. Our people are motivated by a shared purpose driven by care, connection and community. All our roles are at the heart of a dynamic and diverse set of communities where you will be making a genuine difference every day. Join us.


We're looking for a full-time permanent team member to join our custodian team based in Queenstown. Our full-time roles work across Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday rosters.


What you'll be doing / He aha te mahi


A crucial role in keeping our communities safe and looking their best, this is an exciting opportunity to play your part. Focused on maintaining the CBD assets in Queenstown, you will be required to work across a variety of different duties and responsibilities depending on the work environment and specialisation of each day.


The role will involve:


  • Ensuring CBD areas are presented and maintained to a high standard using industry best practice.
  • Undertaking cleaning, street sweeping, litter removal, sticker removal and can include a variety of tasks day to day.
  • Operating high value specialist street sweeping machinery.
  • Building and maintaining good relationships with retailers and property managers, ensuring Queenstown's best image is always presented
  • Complying with and supporting QLDC health and safety policies and procedures and actively participate in health and safety activities as appropriate.


What you'll bring to the role / Ko wai tō Pukeka


You will have a minimum of Level 2 New Zealand Certificate in a relevant field along with 2 years hands on experience working autonomously with trade related experience.


To best succeed in this role, you'll have:


  • Class 1 NZ Drivers licence essential and Class 2 is desirable.
  • Ability to work in all weather and climatic extremes. A good level of health and physical fitness as the role requires physical work.
  • Able to work unsupervised and independently, using initiative and knowledge to ensure programmed work and tasks are completed to a high standard.
  • Availability for weekend work is essential.
  • Desirable experience, training can be provided for the right candidate:
  • Experience operating specialist machinery, including high value Street Sweepers, electric and specialised street sweeping equipment.
  • Proven mechanical maintenance knowledge.
  • A current first aid certificate.
  • Ability to drive a manual vehicle desirable.


What we offer / Ko ā mātou whakaratoka


We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and professional growth, including:


  • Southern Cross Wellbeing One Plan (Full time, permanent only)
  • Discounted membership to our health and fitness facilities
  • Genuine commitment to your training and career development


To apply, please follow the link and apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. Please direct any questions to Adriano Pedrosa, Team Leader Parks Delivery, on Adriano.Pedrosa@qldc.govt.nz


Applications close: Sunday 11th October 2026.


Please note we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application

Desired Hard Skills

  • Commercial Cleaning
  • Health Compliance
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Litter Removal
  • Street Sweeping

Desired Soft Skills

  • Reliability
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety Awareness
  • Time Management

Benefits & Perks

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  • 🏋 Gym Membership
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🏥 Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 💻 Company Supplied Technology
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
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  • 🌈 Rainbow Tick
  • 🧠 Neurodiverse
  • 💰 Wage Equality
  • 🏃 Women Leadership
  • 🌏 Sustainability Policy
  • 💚 Regenerative Practices
  • ♻ Recycle
  • 🤲 Volunteering
  • 🙌 Community Focused
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