Gardener

Green-By-Nature-Nz; Howick; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a part-time Garden Maintenance worker to join our East Auckland team. You will perform general garden tasks across multiple sites, helping keep spaces neat, safe, and attractive. No prior horticulture experience is required, but a strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors are essential.

Shifts are Monday to Thursday, 7am to 3:30pm, with a focus on timely, quality work and teamwork. A full driver's license with manual driving ability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening/horticulture is beneficial but not required.
• Must have a current, full driver’s license with ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• Willingness to take responsibility and work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to the job.
• Energetic and motivated with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Gardening

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Communication

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 is a part time fixed term position reporting to the Team Manager and working closely with other team members, you will be responsible for general garden maintenance across multiple sites in East Auckland

Your duties will include:

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

Work days: Monday - Thursday 7am - 3.30pm

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 communicationskills
• Energetic, motivated with a strong desire to get the job done

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.