Park Superintendent

Pōkeno Park Superintendent – Hynds Foundation

Location: Pōkeno, Waikato (live-in role)

Hynds Foundation is looking for an experienced, hands‑on property and land manager to take on a unique live‑in role at Pōkeno Park, a private native park and conservation property. This is a varied, active role that spans native plant and wetland management, grounds and building maintenance, contractor supervision, and visitor and trustee hosting. You'll be working to a long‑term Master Plan with real scope to contribute your own ideas and expertise.

What the role involves

Day‑to‑day you'll be getting your hands dirty — planting, weeding, track and fence maintenance, wetland and waterway care, machinery operation, and small construction projects. You'll also coordinate external contractors and suppliers, maintain all buildings on the property, manage site security, and support the installation and ongoing care of art and sculpture pieces displayed across the ...