Horticultural Trainee

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time
At the Christchurch City Council our work is the city that surrounds us.

When you join our team, the results and success of your work are evident in every facet of city life.

We work together every day to shape a community and create a city that we can be truly proud of.

There are a number of picturesque local parks dotted around our spectacular Garden City. We are looking for a new apprentice to join our team, based at the Botanic Gardens.

The three-year fixed term apprenticeship will result in the NZ Certificate in Amenity Horticulture (Level 4); a qualification that is highly respected by the horticulture industry both in NZ and overseas.


You'll have an active interest in horticulture, a level 2 certificate, good reading and writing ability and a willingness to undertake further study.

You need to be organised and willing to put in the hours to get your qualification.

To work outside, you'll be in tip top physical health, and you'll love working in a team environment learning from the best.


This is a chance to work as an important member of a dedicated and passionate team, in a supportive environment.

You get to combine your love of nature and desire to work outside on a daily basis, all while gaining a national qualification.

All up, we think it sounds like a pretty sweet gig.

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Additional information:

  • Hours of work_
  • Fulltime, fixedterm position for three years
  • Salary_ $23.65 per hour


 Location_
  • This position is primarily based at Botanic Gardens


Whilst staff working at the Christchurch City Council are not currently required to be vaccinated, applicants need to be aware that should the COVID-19 environment change, roles across the organisation will be assessed, and the requirement to be vaccinated may be reviewed.

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