Gardener

Recreational Services; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed work hours

Performance-based salary

Work phone provided

Job summary

Green by Nature in Matamata is seeking a Gardener/Mower Operator for a 6-month fixed-term role. You’ll maintain village spaces, perform planting, mowing, weed control and general grounds tasks while handling pedestrian mowers and small equipment. Safety and community respect are essential.

Ideal candidates have hands-on gardening experience, plant knowledge, and the ability to follow detailed garden plans with precision. A vehicle licence and tidy presentation are preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on gardening and horticulture experience required.
• Ability to interpret and implement garden plans with precision.
• Knowledge of plant species and maintenance needs.
• Full, clean driver’s licence (manual preferred).
• Professional communication with clients and residents.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain gardens to meet client expectations.
• Lawn mowing, edging and turf maintenance to standard.
• Communicate with managers or clients about issues.
• Maintain safety, compliance and quality in all tasks.
• Assist with general grounds tasks and waste removal.
• Work respectfully around residents.

Skills

Gardening

Horticulture

Plant knowledge

Plan interpretation

Team communication

Education

Level 3/4 National Certificate in Horticulture

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 Gardener/ Mower operator to our Matamata Team on a fixed term basis for 6 months.

About The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager and Team Manager, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the stunning villages 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 village community members will be a top priority, you’ll ensure all work is carried out to the highest standard

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
• Lawn mowing, edging and finishing work, ensuring turf areas are maintained to the required presentation and service standard
• 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
• Assist the site team with general grounds maintenance activities, including garden maintenance, weeding, pruning, green waste removal, tidying and other routine landscape tasks as required.
• Have a respectful and professional approach when working around residents is essential.

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 would be preferred
• 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

The role will involve the use of typical grounds maintenance equipment, including pedestrian mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, hand tools and associated grounds maintenance equipment.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, physically capable, safety conscious and comfortable working independently as well as part of a small site-based team.

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. 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.