Gardener - Green Space Specialist | Guaranteed Hours

Recreational Services; Hastings; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed work hours

Annual salary review

Job summary

Green by Nature in Hastings, NZ, seeks a hands-on gardener to maintain beautiful green spaces, plant, weed, prune, and operate basic equipment, with safety and community respect as priorities. The role is outdoor and physically active, with variations in schedule across seasons.

Ideal candidates have gardening or horticultural experience, a NZ driver’s licence, and horticultural qualifications. Training and GrowSafe certification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Hands-on gardening or horticulture experience.
• Knowledge of plant species and maintenance needs.
• Ability to read and execute garden plans.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain gardens that meet client expectations, sourcing plants/materials as needed.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of designated sites within contracted works.
• Communicate with Operations Manager/clients and report issues.
• Maintain safety, compliance and quality in gardening activities.

Skills

Gardening

Horticulture

Driver's license

GrowSafe certification

Education

Level 3/4 National Certificate in Horticulture

Job description

Green by Nature in Hastings, NZ, seeks a hands-on gardener to maintain beautiful green spaces, plant, weed, prune, and operate basic equipment, with safety and community respect as priorities. The role is outdoor and physically active, with variations in schedule across seasons.

Ideal candidates have gardening or horticultural experience, a NZ driver’s licence, and horticultural qualifications. Training and GrowSafe certification are advantageous.