Senior Gardener

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Apprenticeship program

Chemical-free environment

Uniform and PPE supplied

Supportive culture

Positive work environment

Job summary

Arvida Bethlehem Country Club is hiring a Senior Gardener to lead the gardening team and maintain 29 acres of gardens, lawns and landscaping to a high standard. You will coach Team Gardeners and coordinate with the Head Gardener to deliver the gardening schedule.

The ideal candidate will have a horticulture qualification, plant knowledge, and a passion for organics and sustainability, with strong coaching, communication and safety practices. This is a full-time, Mon-Fri role in NZ.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Horticulture and knowledge of plants and habitats.
• Experience coaching and supporting a team.
• Ability to liaise between residents, Team Gardeners and Head Gardener to report issues.
• Full and clean NZ Driver’s License.
• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Gardener in maintaining the gardens to an excellent standard.
• Direct and oversee gardening schedule and activities.
• Liaise between residents, Team Gardeners and Head Gardener to report issues.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to the team.

Skills

Coaching team members

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Motivation

Physical stamina

Interacting with older NZers

Education

Horticulture qualification

First aid certificate

Job description

At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive.

We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values: Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Our Senior Gardeners play an important role in building thriving communities at Arvida. At Bethlehem Country Club, you will support the Head Gardener in providing a resort-style environment through planning, directing and overseeing the maintenance of 29 leafy acres of gardens, lawns and landscaping to an excellent standard.

You will provide day to day guidance and direction to support the gardening team and contractors to deliver the gardening schedule and follow all relevant policies and procedures. In addition to daily gardening responsibilities you will liaise between residents, Team Gardeners and the Head Gardener to ensure issues are reported and managed in a timely manner. The Senior Gardener will also provide on-the-job coaching, mentoring and support for Team Gardeners as appropriate.

This is a full-time role working Monday - Friday. You will hold a qualification in Horticulture, extensive knowledge of plants and their habitats, demonstrate an interest in organics and sustainability along with experience in coaching and supporting a team.

Qualifications

To tatou kaitono pai | Our ideal candidate will have

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar role or 5 years of horticultural experience
• Current first aid certificate
• Full and clean NZ Drivers License
• Strong understanding of plants, growth patterns, and safe work practices
• Ability to coach and motivate team members
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High motivation with strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Interest in interacting with older New Zealanders
• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in NZ
• Ability to undertake a significant amount of physical activity including bending, lifting, walking, sitting, turning, repetitive motion, operation of machinery and working in hot weather conditions

Additional Information

At Arvida, we are passionate about people - both residents and our team members. We are a supportive and positive team and are committed to your professional and personal growth and wellbeing.

• A competitive market rate salary
• Apprenticeship for the right person
• A chemical‑free work environment
• Full Uniform and PPE supplied
• An experienced and supportive culture
• An engaging and positive work environment