Gardener - Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton City Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal council in Hamilton is seeking candidates for two fixed-term positions in their Hamilton Gardens Operations team. The role involves maintaining the prestigious rose garden, including dead-heading duties. Applicants must have horticultural knowledge, a full driver's licence, and good communication skills. The positions offer an hourly rate of $28.96 for 40 hours a week over 12 weeks, along with professional development opportunities and local business discounts.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Discounts from local businesses such as gyms and cafes

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a full driver's licence.
• Experience in horticulture is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the grounds at Hamilton Gardens.
• Focus on dead-heading and maintenance of the rose garden.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Company Description

These roles sit within the Destination Group which includes the Waikato Museum, Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct, Hamilton Gardens, H3 Venues (GLOBOX Arena and Events Centre, Claudelands, FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park). All our functions within the group have a clear role to play in promoting Kirikiriroa Hamilton as a great place to live or visit. Through our work, we strive to ensure the city has a thriving event scene and world-class destinations, bringing economic, cultural and social benefits to our city. We align to one of Council's main priorities – a fun city with lots to do!

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity

As part of our Hamilton Gardens Operations team, you'll assist in maintaining the grounds at the world renowned Hamilton Gardens to their high standards. During your time working with the team your focus and area of work will be the prestigious rose garden, one of our most popular gardens attracting huge visitor numbers. Your main responsibility will be dead-heading and maintenance of the roses.

We have two fixed term positions available, working a 40 hours per week for 12 weeks.

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

Along with a full drivers licence applicants will have horticultural knowledge and experience, good communication and great customer service skills will also be required.

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

The hourly rate for this job is $28.96.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

• Opportunities for professional development.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Of course, you’ll work in one of the world’s top awarded garden venues. Your workplace changes with the seasons and enjoy the events that run throughout the year.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!

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• Complete your application.

Applications close on 22/10/2025.

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.