Citycare Property has been selected as a supplier to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to deliver facilities management services across key bases throughout Aotearoa.
Our teams will maintain the buildings, infrastructure and environments that enable NZDF personnel to train, operate and carry out their important work.
We are recruiting for a range of roles across five bases that will mobilise across the year. Explore the opportunities below to find a role near you.
Trentham Military Camp | Upper Hutt
Trentham Military Camp is a tri‑service NZDF base in Upper Hutt near Wellington, supporting a wide range of training and operational units from the Navy, Army, and Air Force.
Current Opportunities
Key Roles:
- Site Manager
- Health and Safety Advisor
- Compliance Services Lead
- Operations Manager (Defence House)
- Site Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- OSM Team Leader
- Trades Team Leader
- Admin/Finance Team Leader
- Cleaning Team Leader
Support & Facility Roles:
- Building Services Assistant
- Defence House Supervisor
- Defence House Building Assistants
- Cleaners
- Administrator
Technical & Trades:
- Carpenter
- Electricians
- Plumbers
- Facility Technician
- HVAC Technician
- Gardener
- Workforce Planning Coordinator
- Mower Operators
- Labourer/Trainee
Transition Roles:
Burnham Military Camp | Canterbury
Burnham Military Camp is the South Island’s largest Army base, located in the Selwyn District, and home to around 1,300 personnel including the 2nd/1st Battalion of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, logistics and support units, the New Zealand Army Band, and the NZDF Health School.
Current Opportunities
Key Roles:
- Site Manager
- Health and Safety Advisor
- Compliance Services Lead
- Site Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Services Team Leader
- Trades Team Leader
- OSM Team Leader
- Cleaning Team Leader
- Admin/Finance Team Leader
Support & Facility Roles:
Technical & Trades:
- Carpenter
- Boiler Technicians
- Electricians
- Plumbers
- Facility Technicians
- HVAC Technician
- Structures Handyperson
- Labourer/Trainee
- 3 Waters Technician
- 3 Waters Treatment Operator
- Mower Operators
- Workforce Planning Coordinator
- Gardeners
Transition Roles:
Linton Military Camp | Palmerston North
Linton Military Camp is the NZ Army’s largest camp, located just south of Palmerston North, and is a major hub for engineers, logistics, infantry, armour, and a wide range of Army capabilities.
Current Opportunities
Key Roles:
- Site Manager
- Health and Safety Advisor
- Compliance Services Lead
- Site Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Trades Team Leader
- OSM Team Leader
- Cleaning Team Leader
- Admin & Finance Team Leader
Support & Facility Roles:
Technical & Trades:
- Carpenters
- Electricians
- Plumbers
- Facility Technicians
- HVAC Technician
- Boiler Technician
- Gardeners
- Labourer/Trainee
- 3 Waters Technician
- 3 Waters Treatment Operator
- Workforce Planning Coordinator
- Mower Operators
Transition Roles:
RNZAF Base Auckland | Whenuapai
RNZAF Base Auckland RNZAF Base Auckland is located in Whenuapai, northwest of Auckland, and is the largest and northernmost operational Air Force base, positioned on the upper western reaches of the Waitematā Harbour.
Current Opportunities
Key Roles:
- Site Manager
- Health and Safety Advisor
- Project Manager
- Compliance Services Lead
- Site Operations Manager
- Trades Team Leader
- OSM Team Leader
- Cleaning Team Leader
- Administration & Finance Team Lead
Support & Facility Roles:
Technical & Trades:
RNZAF Base Woodbourne | Blenheim
RNZAF Base Woodbourne is located west of Blenheim in the upper South Island and serves as a key training and support base where new recruits complete their initial military training.
Current Opportunities
Key Roles:
- Site Manager
- Health and Safety Advisor
- Project Manager
- Compliance Services Lead
- Site Operations Manager
- Trades Team Leader
- OSM Team Leader
- Cleaning Team Leader
- Administration and Finance Team Leader
Support & Facility Roles:
Technical & Trades:
- Facility Technicians
- Electricians
- Plumber
- 3 Waters Technician
- 3 Waters Treatment Operator
- Mower Operators
- Gardeners
- Workforce Planning Coordinator
- Labourer/Trainee
About Us | Mō Mātou
Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation dedicated to building, maintaining and renewing the places and spaces that enrich and support thriving communities across Aotearoa. Guided by our purpose, we enhance the wellbeing of our communities by creating better spaces, strengthening communities, and delivering greater outcomes for everyone.
We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. and we welcome people from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Te Uru Tāngata - Centre for Workplace Inclusion. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams.
All applicants must have the legal right to work within New Zealand, complete a medical assessment, pass a drug and alcohol test, provide two references, and consent to a Criminal Record Check.
Talk to Our Recruitment Team
If you have any questions about the possible opportunities available across the New Zealand Defence Force bases, our recruitment team would be happy to help.
Whether you're interested in a specific role or would like to learn more about working on this contract, get in touch using the form below and we'll come back to you shortly.