Gardener

Green by Nature; Hastings; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature in Hastings is seeking a hands-on Gardener to maintain beautiful green spaces. You will plant, weed, prune, mow with a walk-behind mower and operate hedge trimmers while prioritizing safety and quality.

The role involves outdoor work in varying weather, Monday to Friday hours, with potential for overtime as needed. A full NZ driver''s licence and horticultural knowledge help, and pre-employment drug testing is part of our policy.

Qualifications

• Full NZ driver''s licence with clean record.
• Level 3/4 National Certificate in Horticulture (not required)
• Solid knowledge of plant species and maintenance needs
• Ability to interpret and execute detailed gardening plans
• Strong interpersonal skills and client/community engagement
• Proactive, results-driven with commitment to quality

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain beautiful gardens per client plans.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations and renovations.
• Communicate with Operations Manager, Team Manager, and clients.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and quality across all activities

Skills

Plant knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Plan interpretation

Safety focus

Education

Horticulture cert

Job description

At Green by Nature, we're more than a greenspace maintenance team we're dedicated to maintaining the natural beauty of the spaces we care for. Since 1992, we've grown into an industry leader with over 2000+ team members across New Zealand and Australia, proudly partnering with City and District Councils and numerous other valued private clients.

About The Role

This position is based in Hastings where you will play a key role in maintaining stunning green spaces. Your responsibilities will include planting, weeding, pruning, blowing, spraying, weed eating, and general vegetation control. Along with operating a walk behind mower and small plant such as a weed eaters, hedge trimmers etc. safety and respect for yourself, your team and also your village community members will be a top priority, you'll ensure all work is carried out to the highest standard

Other relevant information:

Hours could vary however it is typically Monday to Friday 6am - 2.30pm Summer, 7am - 3.30 pm Winter

Previous gardening, horticultural or commercial grounds-maintenance experience would be preferred. A current full New Zealand driver licence, horticultural qualifications and GrowSafe certification would be advantageous. The role is physically active and involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, and maintain beautiful gardens that meet client expectations. This includes sourcing plants and materials, following garden plans, and implementing best planting practices
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of designated sites within the contracted works whether its looking after maintenance or renovation projects
• Communicate regularly with the Operations Manager, Team Manager and/or client, promptly addressing and reporting any garden or planting issues
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality in all gardening activities

About You:

Our ideal candidate has hands-on experience in gardening and horticulture along with bringing the right skills and attitude.

What we're looking for:

• A full, clean driver's licence (manual driving capability is a must)
• Level 3/4 National Certificate in Horticulture (not a must have)
• Solid knowledge of plant species and their maintenance needs
• Ability to interpret and execute detailed gardening plans with precision
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage professionally with clients and community members as needed
• A proactive and results-driven approach, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work

What We Offer:

At Green by Nature, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside professionals, expand your knowledge, and develop your career in horticulture. We offer guaranteed work hours with the ability to increase based on operational demands, a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually.

Please note: In line with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will need to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.