Outdoor Space Gardener — Parks & Gardens Specialist

Downer Group; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Overtime rates and allowances

Internal promotion encouraged

Discounts for insurance, retail stores

Referral bonus

Safety equipment provided

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking a hands-on OSM Gardener to maintain parks, reserves, gardens and public spaces across designated client sites in Tauranga. You will perform planting, pruning, weed control, edging, mulching and hedge trimming with a focus on safety and customer service.

The role requires a fit, outdoors-loving individual with NZ horticulture basics, a clean license and the ability to work as part of a team in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors.
• Positive, professional, and reliable attitude with strong teamwork skills.
• Good communication skills and confidence interacting with the public.

Responsibilities

• Planting, pruning, weed control, edging, mulching, hedge trimming, and general garden maintenance across client sites.
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard with emphasis on safety and teamwork.
• Carry out a variety of gardening duties as part of daily tasks.
• Support maintenance of parks, reserves and public spaces.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Independence

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture level 3/4

Tools

Gardening tools

Job description

Downer Group is seeking a hands-on OSM Gardener to maintain parks, reserves, gardens and public spaces across designated client sites in Tauranga. You will perform planting, pruning, weed control, edging, mulching and hedge trimming with a focus on safety and customer service.

The role requires a fit, outdoors-loving individual with NZ horticulture basics, a clean license and the ability to work as part of a team in varying weather conditions.