Experienced Gardener / Run leader

We are seeking an experienced (2 years minimum) and motivated contract gardener to join our small team to assist with maintaining some of Wellingtons finest gardens.

• Minimum 2 years gardening experience required.
• Experience with hedge trimmers required.
• Good plant, pest and disease knowledge.
• Horticulture qualification a bonus.
• A good level of fitness.
• Good communication skills are a must.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and honest.
• Full NZ Drivers license.

• Leading a small team to maintain private residential gardens around Wellington
• Working in a team and individually at times.
• Job and time management. Delegation where required.
• Ensuring garden standards are kept high.
• Communicating future needs of gardens (eg when mulching is required).
• Weeding / pruning / planting / mulching / hedge trimming to high standards.
• Identifying pest & disease problems.
• We maintain gardens, we do not mow lawns.

We are organically minded with a focus on plant and soil health.

We are looking for someone who will thrive in this opportunity to join our team.

• A company vehicle for home to work use.
• Very competitive rates. (starting at $35 to $45, depending on skills and experience).
• Tools provided.
• Paid birthday off.

To see some of our work, please go to http://www.blackbirdgardening.co.nz/ and https://www.instagram.com/blackbird.gardening/

This is a great opportunity for the right person. If you would like to know more about this role please get in touch.