Grounds Person – Permanent Full-Time

Woodford House is seeking a proactive and dedicated Grounds Person to join our Property Team. This hands-on role involves maintaining and enhancing our grounds, gardens, and sporting facilities, ensuring they are presented to the highest standard for our school community.

About the Role 

Reporting to the Custodian, you will play an important role in maintaining the presentation, safety and functionality of our campus.

Key responsibilities  

• Garden maintenance including planting, pruning, weeding, spraying and landscape development. 
• Mowing and maintaining lawns across the school grounds and staff residences. 
• Tree maintenance and grounds upkeep participating in planning and participating in planting.   
• Sports field preparation and maintenance, including turf care and field marking. 
• Maintenance of astroturf and hard-surface courts. 
• Rubbish collection and recycling management. 
• Upkeep of driveways, pathways, fences and external school areas. 
• Assisting with swimming pool maintenance. 
• Supporting general property maintenance and beautification projects. 
• Maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to health and safety requirements.  

About You 

• Experience in gardening, landscaping, turf management, irrigation, property maintenance or a similar role. 
• The ability to work independently, and in a team to manage priorities effectively. 
• A strong work ethic with pride in maintaining high standards. 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 
• A current Class 1 Driver License.  Experience operating, or willingness to learn to operate, tractors and ride-on mowers, as well as operating small power tools and hand tools.  
• Physical fitness and the ability to undertake lifting and outdoor work throughout the year. 
• Knowledge of plants, lawns, grasses and soil types would be an advantage.  

To Apply  

Visit our careers page to learn more about Woodford House and submit your application:  

Woodford House Careers  

Applications close Sunday 29th November 2026.  

For confidential enquiries about the position, please contact: Vickie Hope, Director of People and Administration on vickie.hope@woodford.school.nz