Gardener

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Gardener (Fixed-Term, Full-Time)
Whanganui Collegiate School

$25–$28/hr | 40 hrs/week | 6-month contract (Feb–Jul 2026)

About Us

Established in 1854, the Collegiate campus is home to two of NZ's most prestigious schools – St George’s School (independent) and Whanganui Collegiate School (co-ed boarding). Our 26-hectare campus is cherished by students, staff and visitors and we are looking for a hands-on gardener to help our grounds team keep it looking its best.

The Role
A campus
  • wide grounds role where you'll maintain lawns, gardens and outdoor spaces while interacting daily with students, teachers and families.
You'll be out and about across our grounds
  • not working in isolation
  • so enjoying people is essential.
Key Requirements
  • Ride-on mower experience essential (you'll use them daily)
  • Hedge trimming expertise desirable
  • Gets along easily with people of all ages and backgrounds
  • Comfortable with hand-weeding, edging, hedge trimming and line trimming
  • Reliable, takes pride in presentation, happy working outdoors in all weather
  • Full driver's license required
Ready to apply?
Send your CV and a cover outlining a brief note about your ride-on mower experience and why you'd enjoy working on a school campus to hr@collegiate.school.nz to apply and receive a link to our application form

Job description is available upon request to hr@collegiate.school.nz

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