Garden Assistant - Private Residential Estate

Church Bay Farm Ltd; Ōrākei; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Church Bay Farm Ltd in Auckland is seeking a self-motivated gardener to join a small estate team. Reporting to the Head Gardener, you will maintain grounds, gardens and outdoor living areas year-round, both with the team and on your own.

You will handle weeding, pruning, planting, irrigation checks, and general property maintenance, with an emphasis on presentation and reliability in all weather. A full NZ driver's licence and your own vehicle are preferred.

Qualifications

• Confident and competent using garden equipment and tools.
• Good knowledge of plants and seasonal garden tasks.
• A professional, friendly, positive and discreet manner.
• A strong team player who communicates well with staff.
• Able to work on your own without supervision and manage time well.

Responsibilities

• Weeding, mulching and keeping garden beds tidy.
• Pruning, deadheading and planting under the Head Gardener's direction.
• Watering and checking irrigation systems for leaks or faults.
• Raking, leaf blowing and clearing paths, driveways and courtyards.
• Looking after potted plants and outdoor planters.
• Helping setup and pack down for onsite events and keeping grounds presentable.

Skills

Garden equipment use

Hedge trimming

Plant knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-motivated

Time management

Reliability

Outdoor work

Tools

Hedge trimmers

Blowers

Water blasters

Job description

You'll join a small team on a private residential estate in Auckland, reporting directly to the Head Gardener. You'll help keep the grounds, gardens and outdoor living areas looking their best all year round. You'll work alongside the team and also on your own without supervision, so you'll need to be self-motivated and trustworthy. This role suits someone with practical garden experience who takes pride in their work, notices the small details and enjoys working outdoors in a well-presented, high-standard setting.

Key responsibilities

• Weeding, mulching and keeping garden beds tidy
• Small amounts of trimming hedges, shrubs and topiary
• Pruning, deadheading and planting under the Head Gardener's direction
• Watering, and checking irrigation systems for leaks or faults and reporting to Head Gardener
• Raking, leaf blowing and clearing paths, driveways and courtyards
• Looking after potted plants and outdoor planters
• Helping with seasonal work such as planting, fertilising and preparing the garden for each season
• Keeping outdoor living areas, terraces, decks and outdoor furniture clean and tidy
• Water blasting paths, driveways, decks, walls and outdoor surfaces
• Clearing gutters, drains and outdoor areas of debris (where safe to do so)
• Removing green waste, rubbish and general property maintenance and smaller repair jobs
• Keeping garden tools, equipment and storage areas clean and well maintained.
• Helping setup and pack down for onsite events which may involve moving small amounts of furniture and ensuring grounds look their best prior to guests arrival.

About you

• Confident and competent using garden equipment, hedge trimmers, blowers and water blasters
• Good knowledge of plants and seasonal garden tasks
• A good eye for detail and pride in a high standard of presentation
• A professional, friendly, positive and discreet manner
• A strong team player who communicates well with the Head Gardener and other staff
• Able to work on your own without supervision, manage your time well and complete tasks given to a high standard
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions
• Physically fit and comfortable doing outdoor work in all weather
• A full, clean NZ drivers licence and your own vehicle
• No criminal convictions and willing to provide a police vetting check
• The legal right to work in New Zealand

Hours are Monday to Friday 40hrs, salary will be in accordance to experience.