Horticultural Response Operator

Green by Nature; Hastings; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading green space organization in Hastings, New Zealand, is seeking a motivated Horticulture Response Operator. The role involves outdoor duties including planting and landscaping, requiring a clean driver's licence and physical fitness. Join a supportive team focused on enhancing local environments and enjoy opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture, landscaping, or gardening preferred.
• Clean and current driver's licence required.
• Ability to drive a manual vehicle and tow a trailer.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in various horticultural duties.
• Planting, weeding, and mulching tasks.
• Setting up park signs, tables, and bollards.

Skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Adherence to health and safety procedures

Job description

If you enjoy working outdoors, possess an excellent work ethic, and have your full NZ drivers' licence, then this role would suit you! We are looking for a motivated and energetic individual to join our Hastings team.

What does a Horticulture Response Operator role involve?

Supporting your team, you will be responsible for a range of duties, including planting, weeding, mulching, vegetation control tasks, setting up bollards, picnic tables, park signs, or sprucing up greenery and working on landscaping projects.

Who We Are Looking For

Ideally, we would love someone with experience in a similar horticulture role or previous experience in landscaping/gardening. This role can be physically demanding, so physical fitness is needed. Other success factors include:

• A clean and current drivers' licence with the ability to drive a manual and tow a trailer (essential)
• Being a team player with a positive attitude—helping out your teammates should come naturally
• Proven experience in adhering to health and safety procedures
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to complete the job

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to expand their knowledge within an industry leader with over 30 years of experience!

Why Join Green by Nature?

• Be part of Australasia’s leading green space organisation with over 30 years of industry experience
• Work with purpose, protecting and enhancing environments that Kiwis love
• Supportive, collaborative, and down-to-earth team culture
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, recognition programs, and more!

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 councils across the country, 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. If your skills and experience match, we want to hear from you.

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