Horticulture Grounds Technician — Mt Maunganui (6-Month)

Green by Nature; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed work hours

Work phone included

Job summary

Green by Nature in Mount Maunganui is seeking a hands-on gardener to maintain and enhance village gardens. You will plant, weed, prune, and perform vegetation control, operating walk-behind mowers and small tools as needed. Safety and respect for residents and team are prioritized.

The role is based in Mt Maunganui with typical hours Mon-Fri 7:00am–3:30pm. Experience in gardening and horticulture is preferred; a NZ driver licence is essential and horticultural qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Full, clean driver’s licence required (manual driving capability is a must).
• Solid knowledge of plant species and their maintenance needs.
• Ability to interpret and execute detailed gardening plans with precision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with clients and community members.

Responsibilities

• Create, and maintain beautiful gardens that meet client expectations, sourcing plants and materials, following garden plans, and applying best planting practices.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of designated sites within contracted works, including maintenance or renovation projects.
• Communicate regularly with the Operations Manager, Team Manager and/or client, addressing garden or planting issues promptly.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and quality in all gardening activities.

Skills

Driver's licence

Plant knowledge

Gardening plans

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Level 3/4 National Certificate in Horticulture

Job description

Green by Nature in Mount Maunganui is seeking a hands-on gardener to maintain and enhance village gardens. You will plant, weed, prune, and perform vegetation control, operating walk-behind mowers and small tools as needed. Safety and respect for residents and team are prioritized.

The role is based in Mt Maunganui with typical hours Mon-Fri 7:00am–3:30pm. Experience in gardening and horticulture is preferred; a NZ driver licence is essential and horticultural qualifications are advantageous.