Landscape Officer

Hastings District Council; Hastings; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings District Council is seeking a passionate Landscape Officer to lead landscape and renewal projects across district parks and public spaces. You will draw on technical knowledge to support planning and delivery, working with contractors and stakeholders to create welcoming environments that enhance community wellbeing.

The role emphasizes project management, advisory capabilities, and ensuring spaces remain attractive and thriving for residents and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 4 qualification or higher in horticulture, landscape, arboriculture or open space management, or equivalent experience.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with a focus on delivering quality outcomes within budget.
• Sound technical judgement and the confidence to provide expert advice and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape and renewal projects that enhance district parks, reserves, gardens and public spaces.
• Collaborate with contractors, colleagues and community stakeholders to create welcoming environments.
• Shape the look and feel of our district and ensure outdoor spaces continue to thrive.

Skills

Horticulture

Landscape design

Project management

Communication

Public spaces

Education

Level 4 qualification in horticulture/landscape/open space management

Job description

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Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

With 191 parks and reserves, numerous public spaces, and four internationally recognised Green Flag parks, Hastings District Council is proud to care for a wide variety of community assets. From neighbourhood play spaces to landmark destinations such as Cornwall Park, The Village Green and Flaxmere Park, our parks, gardens and public spaces play an important role in enhancing community wellbeing, connection and enjoyment. We are committed to maintaining and improving these spaces, ensuring that they are attractive and welcoming for our residents and visitors.

As part of this commitment, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Landscape Officer to lead landscape and renewal projects that enhance the district parks, reserve, gardens and public spaces. Drawing on your technical knowledge you will support the planning and delivery of landscape and renewal projects. Working alongside contractors, colleagues and community stakeholders to create welcoming environments. You will play a key role in shaping the look and feel of our district, helping ensure our outdoor spaces continue to thrive.

Ōu wheako – about you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Relevant Level 4 qualification or higher in horticulture, landscape, arboriculture or open space management, or equivalent experience.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with a focus on delivering quality outcomeswithinbudget.
• Sound technical judgement and the confidence to provide expert advice and guidance.

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?

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