Gardener

Citycare Property; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Health checks

Wellbeing programme

Boost discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Citycare Property – Whangārei, North Island, is seeking an experienced Gardener to maintain and enhance parks and reserves across the district. You will tackle weed control, monitor plant health, and assist planting and garden improvement programs while delivering high-quality outdoor spaces for the community.

If you enjoy working outdoors, you’ll contribute to safe, attractive public spaces and have the opportunity to grow through training, PPE provision, and health initiatives offered by

Qualifications

• Horticultural qualification or relevant industry experience.
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence required.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Commitment to health, safety and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens, parks and reserves to a high standard
• Control weeds and invasive plant species
• Support planting and garden improvement programmes
• Monitor plant health and complete general horticultural tasks
• Work independently and manage your daily schedule
• Help create safe, attractive spaces for the community

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Driver Licence

Independent worker

Physically fit

Health & safety minded

Education

Horticultural qualification or relevant industry experience

Job description

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Citycare Property – Whangarei, North Island

Are you an experienced Gardener who takes pride in creating beautiful, welcoming outdoor spaces?

Working on behalf of Whangārei District Council, you’ll help maintain and enhance parks and reserves across the district. From controlling invasive plants to improving garden presentation and plant health, your work will help create public spaces the community can enjoy.

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to make a visible difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

Maintain gardens, parks and reserves to a high standard

Control weeds and invasive plant species

Support planting and garden improvement programmes

Monitor plant health and complete general horticultural tasks

Work independently and manage your daily schedule

Help create safe, attractive spaces for the community

What You’ll Bring to the Table | Ngā Mea ka Mauria e Koe

Horticultural qualification or relevant industry experience

Full Class 1 Driver Licence

Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors

Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Ability to work independently and manage your workload

Commitment to health, safety and continuous learning

Legal right to work in Aotearoa and ability to meet pre-employment requirements

Join a supportive team focused on collaboration and growth

Receive training, mentoring and development opportunities

Quality uniform and full PPE provided

Enjoy free annual health checks, flu vaccinations and skin checks

Access counselling, mental health support and wellbeing programmes

Get nationwide discounts through our employee Boost programme

Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation dedicated to building, maintaining and renewing the places and spaces that enrich and support thriving communities across Aotearoa. We partner with iwi, community organisations, regional councils, and central government to care for the infrastructure that matters most. Guided by our purpose, we enhance the wellbeing of our communities by creating better spaces, strengthening communities, and delivering greater outcomes for everyone.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members ofPride PledgeandTe Uru Tāngata - Centre for Workplace Inclusion. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to interview, please let us know what support you may need.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, complete a medical assessment, pass a drug and alcohol test, provide two references, and consent to a Criminal Record Check.