Assistant Gardener: Learn & Grow in Horticulture

Persol; Auckland; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Gain hands-on horticulture and turf mg

Job summary

Programmed is seeking an Assistant Gardener to join our Hort team in Auckland. You'll learn on the job and work alongside an experienced Hort team to maintain parks, streets, and gardens across the city.

This role offers training and development with the chance to progress into a qualified horticulture role. You will be part of a friendly, collaborative team at PERSOL, contributing to Auckland's public spaces and gaining hands-on experience in horticulture and turf management.

Qualifications

• Passionate about green spaces and enjoy working outdoors.
• Previous experience in horticulture is an advantage but not essential.
• Take pride in keeping Auckland's streets and public spaces looking their best.
• A clean full or restricted New Zealand Class 1 driver licence and the ability to drive manual vehicles is a MUST.

Responsibilities

• General garden maintenance across parks, streets and gardens.
• Pest, weed and insect control, vegetation management and mulching.
• Pruning, hedge trimming and line trimming as part of routine work.
• Opportunities to learn and grow within horticulture and turf management.

Skills

Outdoor work

Horticulture knowledge

Pride in public spaces

NZ Driver Licence (Class 1)

Manual transmission

Job description

Programmed is seeking an Assistant Gardener to join our Hort team in Auckland. You'll learn on the job and work alongside an experienced Hort team to maintain parks, streets, and gardens across the city.

This role offers training and development with the chance to progress into a qualified horticulture role. You will be part of a friendly, collaborative team at PERSOL, contributing to Auckland's public spaces and gaining hands-on experience in horticulture and turf management.