Mower Operator

Recreational Services; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a Gardener/Mower Operator for the Bay of Plenty region on a fixed-term 6-month basis. You will mow, edge and finish turf, maintain gardens and supports safety and quality while working with retirement village clients.

You should have plant knowledge, garden planning skills and a clean driver’s licence, with preferred horticulture qualifications. The role demands independence and team collaboration, with opportunities to develop horticultural knowledge and contribute to

Qualifications

• Hands-on gardening and horticulture experience.
• Full, clean driver’s licence (manual preferred).
• Level 3/4 National Certificate in Horticulture preferred.
• Solid knowledge of plant species and maintenance needs.
• Ability to read and execute detailed gardening plans.
• Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain beautiful gardens following client plans.
• Mow, edge and finish turf to standard.
• Communicate with the Operations Manager, Team Manager, and clients.
• Maintain safety, compliance and quality across gardening tasks.
• Assist with general grounds maintenance, weeding, pruning and tidying.

Skills

Full clean driver’s licence (manual)

Plant knowledge

Ability to interpret gardening plans

Interpersonal skills

Proactive and results-driven

Safety-conscious

Education

Level 3/4 National Certificate in Horticulture

Tools

Pedestrian mowers

Line trimmers

Edgers

Blowers

Hedge trimmers

Hand tools

Job description

At Green by Nature, you're more than a greenspace maintenance team you're dedicated to maintaining the natural beauty of the spaces we care for. Since 1992, we've grown into an industry leader with over 2000+ team members across New Zealand and Australia, proudly partnering with City and District Councils and numerous other valued private clients. As we continue to grow, we're excited to welcome a passionate Gardener/Mower operator to our Bay of Plenty Team on a fixed term 6-month basis.

About The Role

You will work across Rotorua Lakes region where the primary responsibility will be lawn mowing and finishing work using small mowing equipment, including push or self-propelled mowers, line trimmers, edgers and blowers.

The role will also include lawn edging, trimming around obstacles, clearing grass clippings, maintaining tidy work areas, completing basic equipment checks and assisting with general gardening and grounds maintenance when required.

The successful applicant must be comfortable working safely and respectfully within retirement village environments, where consideration for residents, pedestrians, vehicles and property is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, and maintain beautiful gardens that meet client expectations. This includes sourcing plants and materials, following garden plans, and implementing best planting practices
• Lawn mowing, edging and finishing work, ensuring turf areas are maintained to the required presentation and service standard
• Communicate regularly with the Operations Manager, Team Manager and/or client, promptly addressing and reporting any garden or planting issues
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality in all gardening activities
• Assist the site team with general grounds maintenance activities, including garden maintenance, weeding, pruning, green waste removal, tidying and other routine landscape tasks as required.
• Have a respectful and professional approach when working around residents is essential.

About You:

Our ideal candidate has hands-on experience in gardening and horticulture along with bringing the right skills and attitude.

What we're looking for:

• A full, clean driver's licence (manual driving capability is a must)
• Level 3/4 National Certificate in Horticulture would be preferred
• Solid knowledge of plant species and their maintenance needs
• Ability to interpret and execute detailed gardening plans with precision
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage professionally with clients and community members as needed
• A proactive and results-driven approach, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work

The role will involve the use of typical grounds maintenance equipment, including pedestrian mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, hand tools and associated grounds maintenance equipment.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, physically capable, safety conscious and comfortable working independently as well as part of a small site-based team.

What We Offer:

At Green by Nature, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside professionals, expand your knowledge, and develop your career in horticulture.

• guaranteed work hours with the ability to increase based on operational demands
• a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually
• a work phone that's permitted for personal use

Please note: In line with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will need to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.