Gardener - Jacks Point

Recreational Services; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Annual wellness benefit

Work phone for personal use

Job summary

Recreational Services in Queenstown, South Island, seeks an experienced gardener/horticulturalist to maintain and enhance green spaces across the Queenstown district. You will plant, weed, prune and manage vegetation, working outdoors in varying conditions.

You should hold a horticulture qualification, a current manual licence, and be fit with good health and safety knowledge. The role offers guaranteed hours, competitive wages, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on gardening experience at a commercial level with a horticulture qualification.
• Full driver''s licence with ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• Positive, hands-on attitude and strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to the role.
• Good communication skills with public engagement.

Responsibilities

• General garden maintenance across multiple sites (weeding, pruning, planting).
• Maintain bedding displays, hanging baskets, roses, borders and shrubs.
• Prioritise safety for the public, team and yourself.

Skills

Gardening experience

Health & safety knowledge

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Education

Horticulture qualification (NZ Level 3/4) and GrowSafe Certification

Job description

Recreational Services - Queenstown, South Island

At Green by Nature, we're more than just a green space maintenance team; we're passionate about enhancing and preserving the natural beauty of Queenstown, Wānaka, and the surrounding areas. As a trusted partner of the Queenstown Lakes District Council, we care for the region's parks, playgrounds, and public spaces helping to make our community an even better place to live and visit.

About the role

Reporting to the Team Manager and working closely with other team members, you will be responsible for general garden maintenance across multiple sites in the Queenstown district such as Whakatipu and Arrowtown. Your duties will include planting, weeding, pruning, and vegetation control, as well as maintaining bedding displays, hanging baskets, roses, borders, and shrubbery.You'll ensure all tasks are completed to the highest standards while prioritising safety for the public, your team, and yourself.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced gardener/ horticulturalist; someone with outdoors maintenance experience and who simply loves working outdoors. We work in some challenging climate conditions at times, so you'll need to be fit and strong.

What we are looking for:

• Hands-on gardening experience at a commercial level and/or a relevant qualification in horticulture (either National Level 3 or 4 in Horticulture and/or GrowSafe Certification)
• A current, full driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual (a must!)
• An awesome work ethic and positive, hands-on attitude
• Knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to the role
• Great communication skills as you may engage with the public from time to time
• Physical fitness to handle the demands of the role

What we can offer you:

• Guaranteed hours each week with the opportunity to increase based on operational demands
• Competitive wages, annual reviews and an annual $300 wellness benefit (after qualifying period)
• Work phone that is permitted for personal use

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.