Qualified Gardener

Programmed Facility Management / Persolkelly; Auckland; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Outdoor work environment

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Programmed Facility Management is seeking an experienced Qualified Gardener to join our Waiheke Island team, maintaining public gardens, parks and landscaped areas to a high standard.

You will apply horticultural knowledge, plant care and garden maintenance techniques, with duties including planting, pruning, mulching and weed control, plus irrigation maintenance and safety compliance. The role requires independent work and strong time management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years gardening, horticulture, landscape maintenance or nursery experience.
• Sound knowledge of plant care, landscape maintenance, and invasive species.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining gardens, landscaped areas and public spaces.
• Planting, pruning, mulching and weeding.
• Monitoring plant health and managing pests/diseases.
• Operating gardening tools and machinery safely.
• Inspecting irrigation and garden infrastructure.
• Completing timesheets and maintenance records.
• Following health and safety procedures.

Skills

2+ years experience

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Education

Horticulture qualification (preferred)

Job description

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Programmed Facility Management / Persolkelly – Auckland, North Island

Programmed Facility Management is a leading provider of open space and facility maintenance services throughout New Zealand. We are seeking an experienced and reliable Qualified Gardener to join our Waiheke Island team, maintaining public gardens, parks and landscaped areas to a high standard.

As a Qualified Gardener, you will be responsible for the maintenance and improvement of gardens and landscaped environments, ensuring they remain safe, attractive and enjoyable for the public.

The role requires a strong knowledge of horticultural practices, plant care and garden maintenance. Key duties include:

• Maintaining gardens, landscaped areas and public open spaces
• Planting, pruning, mulching and weeding
• Monitoring plant health and identifying pests, diseases and invasive plant species
• Applying appropriate horticultural maintenance techniques
• Assisting with landscape improvement and enhancement projects
• Operating and maintaining gardening tools, machinery and equipment safely
• Inspecting and maintaining irrigation and garden infrastructure where required
• Completing workplace documentation, timesheets and maintenance records
• Following health and safety procedures and promoting safe work practices
• Assisting and providing guidance to assistants, apprentices and temporary staff as required

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least 2 years of relevant gardening, horticulture, landscape maintenance or nursery experience , preferably within a commercial or public amenity environment.
• A recognised horticulture qualification (preferred), or equivalent industry experience.
• Sound knowledge of plant identification, invasive species, plant care and landscape maintenance practices.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks to a high standard.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Commitment to health and safety.
• Physical fitness and the ability to undertake outdoor manual work.

A current and valid New Zealand driver's licence (manual driving experience required).

To reside on Waiheke Island to limit shift disruptions.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of $27.00-$29.00 per hour depending on experience
• Opportunity to work outdoors in one of New Zealand's most beautiful environments
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development opportunities

If you’re someone who enjoys hands-on work in nature and takes pride in maintaining beautiful public spaces, we’d love to hear from you!