Gardener

Green by Nature; Thames; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a reliable Gardener to maintain outdoor spaces across the Thames region. You will assist with planting, weeding, pruning and general vegetation control, ensuring projects meet client expectations and safety standards.

Reporting to the Team Manager, you’ll work closely with teammates, mentor trainees, and contribute to a cohesive, high-quality maintenance service for councils and private clients.

Qualifications

• Lively outdoors work with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Full, current driver’s licence with experience driving a manual vehicle.
• Health and safety awareness or willingness to learn.
• Good communication with colleagues and wider community.
• Physically fit to stand, bend and perform gardening tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Create gardens meeting client specifications, following plans, sourcing plants and materials, and planting accordingly.
• Oversee day-to-day operational aspects of designated sites within the Thames region.
• Mentor and guide trainees and other Gardeners to ensure a cohesive team.
• Maintain open communication with the Team Manager and report garden or planting concerns.
• Prioritise safety, compliance and quality in all garden activities.

Skills

Driver's license (manual)

Hands-on attitude

Health and safety awareness

Good communication

Physical fitness

Job description

We're looking for a reliable Gardener to assist in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces across the Thames region. You'll assist with a variety of gardening and maintenance tasks on one of our projects.

About The Role

Reporting to the Team Manager and working closely alongside your team members, you will be responsible for all aspects of gardening across the Thames region.

Duties

Your duties will include everything from, planting, weeding, pruning to blowing, spraying, weed eating, and general vegetation control tasks. You will ensure maintenance is top-notch, timely, and planned, while keeping things safe for the community, your team, and yourself. Typical duties will include:

• Create gardens meeting client specifications, including following garden plans, sourcing necessary plants and materials, and planting according to guidelines and plant needs
• Oversee the day-to-day operational aspects of designated sites within the contract
• Mentor and provide guidance to trainees and other Gardeners, offering support and direction for a cohesive and efficient work environment
• Maintain open communication with the Team Manager, promptly addressing and reporting any garden or planting concerns
• Prioritise safety, compliance, and quality management in all aspects of garden-related activities.

Who We're Looking For

No prior experience? No problem! If you enjoy working outdoors and don't mind getting your hands dirty, we want to hear from you. Ideally, you'll have:

• A full, current driver's licence (with experience driving manual vehicle)
• A solid work ethic and a hands-on, can-do attitude
• Knowledge of health and safety practices (or a willingness to learn)
• Good communication skills, as you may interact with colleagues the wider community members
• The physical fitness to handle the demands of the role including standing and bending for long periods

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.

At Green by Nature, we're more than just a greenspace maintenance team, we're passionate about keeping New Zealand clean, green and thriving. As a trusted partner of Councils across the country and other valued private clients, we take pride in maintaining New Zealand's parks, playgrounds, gardens, infrastructure, and public spaces. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and experience match, then we want to hear from you.

Please note, according to our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful applicant will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.