Head Gardener

Green by Nature; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading greenspace maintenance company in Cambridge is seeking a Head Gardener. This role involves maintaining gardens, managing daily operations, and ensuring high-quality results. Candidates should have a Level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture and excellent plant knowledge. The position offers a performance-based salary, wellness benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Performance-based salary reviewed annually

Guaranteed hours

Annual $300 wellness benefit

Internal and external learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Full driver’s licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• Extensive knowledge of plant species and their maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain gardens to meet client specifications.
• Manage day-to-day operations of designated sites.
• Communicate with the Operations Manager and address any garden issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

Level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture

GrowSafe certification

Job description

At Green by Nature, we're more than just a greenspace maintenance team - we're passionate about keeping Cambridge and its surrounding areas clean, green and thriving. We take pride in maintaining the regions parks, playgrounds, gardens, infrastructure, and public spaces. To support our mission, we're seeking a Head Gardener.

About The Role

As a proud member of our Cambridge Horticulture Team, you’ll play an important part in keeping Cambridge and the surrounding areas gardens and green spaces looking their best. Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with your crew, your daily tasks will include:

• Creating and maintaining gardens to meet client specifications, including sourcing plants and materials, following garden plans, and planting according to best practices.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of designated sites
• Communicating regularly with the Operations Manager and/or client, promptly addressing and reporting any garden or planting issues
• Prioritising safety, compliance, and quality in all garden-related activities.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have a Level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture, a GrowSafe certification, and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. Other experience and skills we seek include:

• A full driver’s licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle
• Extensive knowledge of plant species and their maintenance requirements
• Ability to accurately follow and implement gardening plans
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with members of the public and our client if required
• A proactive attitude with a dedication to delivering top-quality results in every task

Here\'s What We Can Offer You

Along with working within a company that has been an industry leader for more than 30 years, you will receive:

• A performance-based salary that is reviewed annually
• Guaranteed hours with the ability to increase based on operational demands
• Annual $300 wellness benefit (after qualifying period) and a work phone permitted for personal use
• The opportunity to work in a role that gives back to the community
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities with the ability to progress your career.

Green by Nature is a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have over 2000+ employees and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities.

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. To apply for this role, click 'apply'.

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