Gardener/Mower Operator

Greenbynature; Papamoa; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work phone

Guaranteed hours

Annual salary review

Job summary

Green by Nature in Papamoa is seeking a hands-on Gardener for a 6-month fixed term, to maintain and enhance village spaces across our sites. You'll plant, weed, prune, and operate garden equipment, with safety and quality as top priorities.

The ideal candidate has practical gardening experience, a full driver's license, and a basic horticulture certificate; strong planning, communication, and customer-facing skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Hands-on gardening experience and horticulture knowledge.
• Ability to interpret and implement garden plans with precision.
• Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain gardens meeting client expectations; source plants/materials and follow plans.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of designated sites within contracted works.
• Communicate regularly with Operations Manager/Team Manager and clients; report issues promptly.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and quality in all gardening activities.

Skills

Driver's license (full)

Horticulture knowledge

Client communication

Education

Level 3/4 National Certificate in Horticulture

Job description

At Green by Nature, we’re more than a greenspace maintenance team we’re dedicated to maintaining the natural beauty of the spaces we care for. Since 1992, we’ve grown into an industry leader with over 2000+ team members across New Zealand and Australia, proudly partnering with City and District Councils and numerous other valued private clients. As we continue to grow, we’re excited to welcome a passionate Gardener to our Papamoa Team on a fixed term basis for 6 months.

About The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager and Team Manager, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the stunning villages we take pride in maintaining. Your responsibilities will include planting, weeding, pruning, blowing, spraying, weed eating, and general vegetation control along with operating a walk behind mower and small plant such as a weed eaters, hedge trimmers etc. Safety and respect for yourself, your team and also your village community members will be a top priority, you’ll ensure all work is carried out to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, and maintain beautiful gardens that meet client expectations. This includes sourcing plants and materials, following garden plans, and implementing best planting practices
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of designated sites within the contracted works whether its looking after maintenance or renovation projects
• Communicate regularly with the Operations Manager, Team Manager and/or client, promptly addressing and reporting any garden or planting issues
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality in all gardening activities

About You:

Our ideal candidate has hands‑on experience in gardening and horticulture along with bringing the right skills and attitude.

What we’re looking for:

• A full, clean driver’s licence (manual driving capability is a must)
• Level 3/4 National Certificate in Horticulture would be preferred
• Solid knowledge of plant species and their maintenance needs
• Ability to interpret and execute detailed gardening plans with precision
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage professionally with clients and community members as needed
• A proactive and results‑driven approach, with a commitment to delivering high‑quality work

What We Offer:

At Green by Nature, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside professionals, expand your knowledge, and develop your career in horticulture. We offer guaranteed work hours with the ability to increase based on operational demands, a performance‑based salary that is reviewed annually. You’ll also receive a work phone that's permitted for personal use.

Please note: In line with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will need to undergo and pass a pre‑employment drug test.