Gardener

Recreational Services; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Work phone for personal use

Guaranteed work hours

Job summary

Green by Nature is the service provider for Horowhenua District Council, maintaining parks, reserves, playgrounds and public spaces. We seek a reliable person for planting, pruning and general garden work across Levin sites, with a focus on safety and timely task completion.

Ideal candidates have horticulture experience or strong work ethic, a full manual licence, and a willingness to take ownership in a team.

Qualifications

• A current, full driver’s licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and ownership of jobs within a team.
• Level 3 National Certificate in Horticulture is preferred, with a GrowSafe certificate.
• Excellent relationship building and great communication skills.
• Energetic, motivated with a strong desire to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Planting, weeding, pruning and vegetation control across sites.
• Maintain bedding displays, hanging baskets, roses, borders and shrubbery.
• Ensure tasks are completed to a high standard with a timely schedule.
• Prioritise safety of the public, team and yourself.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Energetic

Motivated

Education

Level 3 National Certificate in Horticulture

GrowSafe certificate

Job description

Green by Nature is proud to be the Horowhenua District Council's 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 Levin. Your duties will include planting, weeding, pruning, and vegetation control, as well as 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
• Level 3 National Certificate in Horticulture is preferred, along with a current GrowSafe certificate
• 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.