Gardener

Green by Nature; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Guaranteed work hours

Work phone for personal use

Job summary

Green by Nature in Hawke's Bay is seeking a reliable gardener to maintain parks and public spaces across Waipawa and surrounding areas. You will perform planting, weeding, pruning, and vegetation control, ensuring high standards and a safe, timely schedule.

Candidates with a passion for outdoor work and a strong work ethic are invited to apply. A current full driver’s license (manual) and teamwork skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening/horticulture preferred but not required.
• Current, full driver’s license with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• Willingness to take responsibility and work as part of a wider team.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to the job.
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills.
• Energetic, motivated with a strong desire to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Planting, weeding, pruning, and vegetation control.
• Maintaining bedding displays, hanging baskets, roses, borders, and shrubbery.

Skills

Gardening

Horticulture

Work ethic

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Manual driving

Tools

Manual vehicle driving

Job description

Green by Nature is proud to be the Hawkes Bay chosen service provider, entrusted with maintaining the beauty of the region's parks, reserves, playgrounds, and public spaces. Blown away by the region's natural beauty and inspired by the Council's forward-thinking vision for the future, we are now looking for a reliable individual to join our team!

About The Role

Reporting to the Team Manager and working closely with other team members, you will be responsible for general garden maintenance across multiple sites in Waipawa / Hawkes Bay.

Your Duties Will Include

• Planting, weeding, pruning, and vegetation control,
• Maintaining bedding displays, hanging baskets, roses, borders, and shrubbery.

You will ensure all tasks are completed to the highest standards, maintaining a well-planned and timely schedule while prioritising the safety of the public, your team, and yourself.

Who We Are Looking For

Ideally, we would love someone who has practical experience in gardening/horticulture industry, however, this is not a must. As long as you have an awesome work ethic, with a passion for working outdoors and getting stuck in then you would be a perfect candidate. Other success factors also include:

• A current, full driver’s licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle
• A willingness to accept responsibility and ownership of jobs whilst working as part of a wider team - helping out your teammates needs to be second nature
• Have knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to the job
• Excellent relationship building and great communication skills
• Energetic, motivated with a strong desire to get the job done

What We Can Offer You

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with other professionals, gain further knowledge and experience, and develop your career in horticulture. We offer guaranteed work hours, a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually, and a $300 wellness benefits. You'll also receive a work phone that is permitted for personal use.

About Us

Since 1992, we have been dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces across New Zealand. With over 2000+ employees now across New Zealand and Australia, we've been a strong force in the industry. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives by building, caring for, and maintaining remarkable green spaces that enable us all to do more of the things we love.

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.