Team Gardener

Arvida; Greerton; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Apprenticeship available

Uniform and PPE provided

Supportive culture

Positive work environment

Job summary

Arvida in New Zealand invites a versatile gardener to create and maintain our community gardens, ensuring residents enjoy attractive outdoor spaces and a high level of service. The role emphasizes physical effort, team collaboration, and a passion for horticulture.

You will be supported by training opportunities, including an apprenticeship path, with a uniform, PPE, and tools provided to help you excel in a resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally, Level 3 Horticulture with a path to Level 4; training provided.
• Demonstrated competence in a similar role.
• Knowledge of plants and growth patterns.
• NZ Driver's License and ability to drive a small manual truck.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the community gardens.
• Provide great customer service to residents.
• Work as part of a supportive team; keep areas tidy and safe.
• Stay physically active, as the role is demanding.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

High fitness

Education

Level 3 Horticulture

Level 4 Horticulture (desirable)

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 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
• Full Uniform and PPE supplied
• An experienced and supportive culture
• An engaging and positive work environment