Senior Gardener & Landscaper — 52ha Grounds

RecruitNZ; Otago; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitNZ in the Queenstown region is hiring two Gardener / Landscapers to maintain and develop a large 52-hectare property. This hands-on outdoor role covers gardening, landscaping, grounds maintenance and land preparation, including operating tractors, diggers, mowers and other grounds equipment where skilled.

You will work mostly Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend work, and come with at least 5 years of gardening or landscaping experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' relevant gardening, landscaping or grounds-maintenance experience.
• Practical landscaping and general gardening skills.
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual outdoor work.
• Able to work independently across a large property.
• Reliable with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• General gardening and landscaping across the property.
• Maintaining grounds and outdoor areas.
• Carrying out land and site preparation.
• Operating diggers/excavators where competent.
• Operating tractors and grounds-maintenance equipment.
• Using lawn mowers and related equipment.
• Using chainsaws where appropriately experienced.
• Undertaking tree cutting and tree-felling where competent.
• Assisting with general outdoor property maintenance.
• Supporting the ongoing development and upkeep of the approximately 52-hectare property.

Skills

Gardening

Landscaping

Manual outdoor work

Independent work

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Tools

Digger/excavator

Tractor operation

Chainsaw operation

Job description

RecruitNZ in the Queenstown region is hiring two Gardener / Landscapers to maintain and develop a large 52-hectare property. This hands-on outdoor role covers gardening, landscaping, grounds maintenance and land preparation, including operating tractors, diggers, mowers and other grounds equipment where skilled.

You will work mostly Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend work, and come with at least 5 years of gardening or landscaping experience.