Team Gardener

Arvida Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market rate salary

Full uniform and PPE supplied

Apprenticeship pathway

Chemical-free work environment

Supportive culture

Job summary

Arvida Group is seeking a versatile gardener to create and maintain the gardens across our communities in New Zealand. You will apply natural gardening techniques and deliver excellent service to residents, with a focus on safety, fitness, and reliability.

Training is provided, and there is an pathway to further horticulture qualifications through the apprenticeship program. The role is hands-on, physically demanding, with a supportive culture and a competitive market-rate salary, and a uniform,

Qualifications

• Level 3 Horticulture preferred, Level 4 possible with training
• Experience in a similar gardening role
• Knowledge of plants and growth patterns
• Motivated, flexible and proactive
• NZ Drivers Licence and ability to drive a small manual truck
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Team-oriented and reliable
• Physically fit for a demanding role

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the community gardens
• Provide high levels of customer service to residents
• Garden using natural techniques
• Work as part of a team with a resident-led approach

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Education

Level 3 Horticulture

Tools

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

At Arvida, wecreate 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

We are looking for a versatile and motivated gardener with a desire to create and maintain the stunning gardens at our community. Your dedication to great customer service will shine through for our residents, who are at the heart of all we do. We garden using natural techniques and are looking for somebody with a true passion for gardening.

We pay market rates and provide a uniform, including quality wet weather gear, tools, and PPE. We provide training and we promote an educational path for our gardeners’ encouraging apprenticeships with Primary ITO.

This is a physically demanding job, and a high level of fitness is required.

Qualifications

Nga Tohu me nga wheako | Qualifications and Experience

Ideally, Level 3 Horticulture with a desire to continue with Level 4 although this is not essential as training will be provided for an enthusiastic applicant

• Demonstrated competence in a similar role
• Demonstrated knowledge of plants, growth patterns,
• Highly motivated, flexible, and able to take initiative
• NZ Drivers License and the ability to drive a small manual truck

To tatou kaitono pai | Our ideal candidate must have

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to work well with colleagues as part of a team, and be highly responsible and reliable
• The ability to focus attention on our residents' needs while remaining calm and courteous
• A high level of fitness as this job is very physical.

Additional Information

• 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