Gardener

Green by Nature; Hastings; Remote; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work phone for personal use

Guaranteed work hours

Pre-employment drug test

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a passionate Qualified Gardener for the Hastings / Hawke’s Bay team. You will care for green spaces, plant, weed, prune, and manage vegetation, while operating small equipment in a safety-conscious environment.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on horticulture experience, Level 3/4 Horticulture certification, a clean driver’s licence, and strong interpersonal skills to engage with clients and community members as required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on gardening and horticulture experience.
• Level 3/4 National Certificate in Horticulture required.
• Full, clean driver’s licence (manual driving essential).
• Solid knowledge of plant species and maintenance needs.
• Ability to interpret and execute detailed gardening plans.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain gardens meeting client expectations, sourcing plants and materials as needed.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of designated sites within contracted works.
• Regularly communicate with the Operations Manager, Team Manager and/or client, addressing garden issues.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and quality in all gardening activities.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Plan interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Level 3/4 Horticulture certificate

Tools

Walk-behind mower

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.

As we continue to grow, we’re excited to welcome a passionate Qualified Gardener into the Hastings / Hawkes Bay team!

About The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager and Team Manager, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the stunning green spaces we take pride in maintaining.

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 community members will be a top priority.

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
• 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, you’ll also receive a work phone that's permitted for personal use.

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