Part-Time Gardener — Natural Methods & Community Grounds

Arvida; Otago; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE supplied

Apprenticeship opportunities

Chemical-free workplace

Job summary

Arvida is seeking a versatile gardener to nurture and maintain the beautiful gardens at our community in New Zealand. The role focuses on high-quality customer service for residents, maintaining plant health with natural techniques, and a passion for gardening.

We offer market-rate pay, a uniform with PPE, training and opportunities for apprenticeships with Primary ITO. The position is physically demanding with a requirement for good fitness and reliability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in a similar role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of plants, growth patterns.
• Highly motivated, flexible, and able to take initiative.
• NZ Driver's Licence and the ability to drive a small manual truck.
• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years' working experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining seedbeds and growing sites.
• Propagating and planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers, and bulbs.
• Maintaining lawn areas by topsoil, grass, and turf.
• Weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering, and mowing planted/grassed areas.
• Pruning trees and hedges, installing plant supports and protection devices.
• Examining trees to assess condition and determine treatment.

Skills

Demonstrated competence in a similar 1

Knowledge of plants & growth patterns

Motivated, flexible, initiative

NZ Driver's Licence & small manual ute

Education

NZQF Level 4 qualification or 3+ years' experience

Job description

Arvida is seeking a versatile gardener to nurture and maintain the beautiful gardens at our community in New Zealand. The role focuses on high-quality customer service for residents, maintaining plant health with natural techniques, and a passion for gardening.

We offer market-rate pay, a uniform with PPE, training and opportunities for apprenticeships with Primary ITO. The position is physically demanding with a requirement for good fitness and reliability.