[ref. a28095100] Gardener
At Green by Nature, we're more than just a greenspace maintenance team - we're passionate about keeping Auckland and its surrounding areas clean, green and thriving. As a trusted partner for Schools, Universities and Retirement Villages across the motu, we take pride in maintaining the regions parks, playgrounds, gardens, infrastructure and public spaces.
To support our mission, we are looking for two Gardeners; One part time role based in Botany and one full timer position based in Birkdale. The shift pattern for both roles are 7-3:30pm.
About the role:
As a proud partner of our Villages team, you'll play an important part in keeping the village and the vast garden beds and green spaces looking their best. Reporting to the Team Manager and working closely with your crew, your tasks will include:
- Creating and maintaining gardens to meet client expectations, including sourcing plants and materials, following garden plans and planting according to best practices
- Managing the day-to-day operations of your designated site
- Communicating regularly with the operations manager, team managers and client, promptly addressing and reporting any garden or planting issues
- Prioritising safety, compliance, and quality in all garden related activities
About you:
Our ideal candidate will have Level 3 National Horticulture or Level 4 National Horticulture, a Growsafe Certification and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. Other experience and skills we are seeking include;- A full class 1 drivers licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle
- Extensive plant species knowledge and their maintenance requirements
- Ability to accurately follow and implement gardening plans
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with members of the public and our client as needed
- A proactive attitude with a dedication to delivering top-quality results in every task
Here's what we can offer you:
Along with working within a company that has been an industry leader for more than 30 years, you'll receive:
- A performance based salary that is reviewed annually
- An annual wellness benefit and a work phone permitted for personal use
- The opportunity to work in a role that gives back to the local communities
- Internal and external learning and development opportunities with the ability to progress your career further
Green by nature is a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have over 2000+ employees and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients and communities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and experience match, we'd love to hear from you!
In accordance with the company's Drug and Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.