Gardener - Part Time

Green by Nature; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a reliable Gardener to maintain outdoor spaces across the Queenstown/Wanaka region. You will handle planting, weeding, pruning, and vegetation control while ensuring jobs are safe, timely, and of high quality.

Reporting to the Team Manager, you will support a team of gardeners, mentor trainees, and oversee day-to-day operations at sites. A driver’s license and a hands-on, can-do attitude are essential, with a strong emphasis on health and safety.

Qualifications

• Certificate in horticulture is desirable but not required.
• Driver's licence (manual) is required.
• Strong work ethic and can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Good communication skills with team and community members.
• Physical fitness for standing, bending and gardening tasks.

Responsibilities

• Planting, weeding, pruning, and vegetation maintenance.
• Oversee day-to-day operations at designated sites.
• Mentor trainees and fellow gardeners.
• Maintain open communication with Team Manager.
• Prioritize safety, compliance, and quality.

Skills

Driver's licence (manual)

Hands-on attitude

Health and safety

Good communication

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

Certificate in horticulture

Job description

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Green by Nature – Queenstown, South Island

We're looking for a reliable Gardener to assist in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces across the Wanaka. You'll assist with a variety of gardening and maintenance tasks across our projects.

About The Role

Reporting to the Team Manager and working closely alongside your team members, you will be responsible for all aspects of gardening across the Queenstown / Wanaka region.

Your duties will include everything from, planting, weeding, pruning to blowing, spraying, weed eating, and general vegetation control tasks. You will ensure maintenance is top-notch, timely, and planned, while keeping things safe for the community, your team, and yourself. Typical duties will include:

• Create gardens meeting client specifications, including following garden plans, sourcing necessary plants and materials, and planting according to guidelines and plant needs
• Oversee the day-to-day operational aspects of designated sites within the contract
• Mentor and provide guidance to trainees and other Gardeners, offering support and direction for a cohesive and efficient work environment
• Maintain open communication with the Team Manager, promptly addressing and reporting any garden or planting concerns
• Prioritise safety, compliance, and quality management in all aspects of garden-related activities.

Who We’re Looking For:

Certificate in horticulture desired but not essential. Wheels, tracks and rollers also ideal but not essential If you enjoy working outdoors and don’t mind getting your hands dirty, we want to hear from you. Ideally, you’ll have:

• A full, current driver’s licence (with experience driving manual vehicle)
• A solid work ethic and a hands-on, can-do attitude
• Knowledge of health and safety practices (or a willingness to learn)
• Good communication skills, as you may interact with colleagues the wider community members
• The physical fitness to handle the demands of the role including standing and bending for long periods

What We Can Offer You:

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with other professionals, gain further knowledge and experience, and develop your career in horticulture.

At Green by Nature, we're more than just a greenspace maintenance team, we're passionate about keeping New Zealand clean, green and thriving. As a trusted partner of Council's across the country and other valued private clients, we take pride in maintaining New Zealand's parks, playgrounds, gardens, infrastructure, and public spaces. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and experience match, then we want to hear from you.

Please note, according to our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful applicant will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.