Team Gardener

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market rate salary

Apprenticeship for the right person

Chemical-free work environment

Uniform and PPE supplied

Supportive culture

Engaging and positive work environment

Job summary

Arvida seeks a versatile gardener to create and maintain the gardens at our community, delivering natural techniques and quality service to residents who are at the heart of our care. You’ll work with a supportive team in a chemical-free environment and receive uniform, PPE, and ongoing training.

Ideal candidates have Level 3 Horticulture (Level 4 encouraged) with strong communication and teamwork, plus a NZ Drivers License and good fitness for a physically demanding role.

Qualifications

• Ideally Level 3 Horticulture with a desire to continue with Level 4 training.
• Demonstrated competence in a similar role.
• Knowledge of plants and growth patterns.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• NZ Driver's License and ability to drive a small manual truck.
• High level of fitness for a physically demanding job.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the gardens at our community.
• Provide great customer service to residents.
• Garden using natural techniques.
• Work as part of a team with colleagues.
• Maintain a high level of fitness for daily tasks.

Skills

Demonstrated competence in a similar r

Demonstrated knowledge of plants

Highly motivated and initiative

NZ Driver's License and manual truck

Education

Level 3 Horticulture

Level 4 Horticulture (desirable)

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

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