Horticulture Trainee

Green by Nature AU; Masterton District; In loco; NZD 40.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

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Wellness benefit

Work phone

Descrizione del lavoro

Green by Nature AU in New Zealand is seeking a Trainee Horticulturist to support routine maintenance of plants and gardens across parks and open spaces in Masterton District. This role is ideal for outdoors enthusiasts who want hands-on learning while contributing to local green spaces.

You'll learn plant cycles, soil basics, pest and disease reporting, tree and shrub training, and plans for amenity sites, with full-time hours and a salary reviewed annually. A manual driving license is required.

Competenze

• No prior experience is required; a hard worker with outdoor enthusiasm fits well.
• A current full driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well in a team.
• Commitment to health and safety procedures.
• Motivated with a strong work ethic and reliability.
• Physically fit to stand and kneel for extended periods.

Mansioni

• Assist with routine maintenance of plants and gardens in parks, reserves and open spaces.
• Learn soil science basics and plant care while on the job.

Conoscenze

Willingness to learn

Full licence (manual)

Team player

Health & safety

Motivated & reliable

Physically fit

Descrizione del lavoro

If you’re passionate about continuing to make a positive impact on your community and contributing to the future of Masterton's cherished spaces, we’d love for you to join our team.

About The Role

As a Trainee Horticulturist, day-to-day you will help the team carry out routine maintenance of plants and gardens in parks, reserves and open spaces.

As you study, you will learn and develop the skills below:

• Comprehend factors affecting plant cycles and basic soil science
• Identify, report, and control plant pests and diseases
• Recognise different types of amenity plants
• Evaluate, prune, and train trees and shrubs for optimal growth
• Prepare and oversee plans for amenity sites

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in the field is not required. If you are a hard worker, with a passion for working outdoors and getting stuck in then you would be a perfect candidate. Other success factors include:

• Ability to learn and commit to training is the most essential
• A current full drivers' licence with the ability to drive a manual
• Be a team player and be able to follow instructions
• A desire to adhere to the company's health and safety procedures
• Motivated with a strong desire to get the job done
• Physically fit and able to stand and kneel for long periods of time

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. We offer full time staff guaranteed work hours with the ability to increase based on operational demands. We also offer a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually, an annual wellness benefit of $300 after qualifying period and a work phone.

About Us:

Green by Nature is a diversified professional full facility, parks maintenance, sports turf, landscaping and horticulture company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have 2000+ employees, have been an industry leader for over 30 years and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities.

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