Assistant Gardener - Waikumete Cemetery

Persol; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed is seeking an Assistant Gardener to join our horticulture team at Waikumete Cemetery in Auckland. You will learn practical horticultural skills while helping maintain the cemetery grounds to a high standard.

No extensive horticulture experience is required and you will receive hands-on training and support from experienced team members, with progression toward a Qualified Gardener role. 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri; overtime at time and a half after 40 hours.

Qualifications

• No extensive horticulture experience is required.
• Hands-on training and support from experienced team members.
• Opportunity to progress toward a Qualified Gardener role.
• A Clean NZ Class1 driver licence with ability to drive manual vehicles is a MUST.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day maintenance of Waikumete Cemetery.
• Learn and apply practical horticultural skills under supervision.
• Support the horticulture team to maintain grounds to a high standard.

Job description

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Programmed is a leading provider of open space and facilities maintenance services. We are currently looking for an Assistant Gardener to join our horticulture team at Waikumete Cemetery.

In this role, you will work alongside experienced gardeners and a supervisor, learning and developing practical horticultural skills while helping maintain the cemetery grounds to a high standard.

Your main responsibility will be to look, learn and act on the skills and knowledge you are shown. You will assist with the day‑to‑day maintenance of the cemetery.

Working at Waikumete Cemetery requires a high level of care, respect and attention to details. You will be part of a team that takes pride in maintaining a clean, well‑presented and welcoming environment for families and visitors.

No extensive horticulture experience is required for the right person. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, reliability and pride in your work are what we are looking for. You will receive hands‑on training and support from experienced members of the team, with the opportunity to build your skills and progress towards a Qualified Gardener role and a career in horticulture.

He kōrero mōu: About you

• Naturally, you will have passion for green spaces and enjoying working outdoors


• Previous experience in horticulture would be viewed as a positive but not necessary


• A Clean full or restricted New Zealand Class1 driver licence and the ability to drive manual vehicles is a MUST for this role.


• Willing to listen & learn how to do things on site.


• Learn & grow into the horticulture industry.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Programmed we value team participation and are proud to be contributing to Auckland Council's vision of creating a world class city. We offer competitive rates of pay, as well as continuous ongoing growth and development.

The work will offer you a great opportunity to develop skills across the wider range of services deliver, rather than a single skillset (e.g. horticulture and turf management)

You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (5‑days roster).

There is also some overtime opportunity at a rate of time and half after 40 hours worked.

Our friendly and collaborative team are committed to making a positive contribution to Auckland's community, and we'd love for you to come join us!

We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all communities.