Gardener - Street Landscapes

1 week ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Hamilton City Council Full time

Join to apply for the Gardener - Street Landscapes role at Hamilton City Council.

This role sits in the Council's Community Group, which comprises of community focused services such as Hamilton Pool, Parks and Recreation, Hamilton City Libraries and the city's three main visitor attractions.

The Parks and Recreation team maintain and develop Hamilton's Park network for our community. Our work ensures Hamilton is beautiful, fun, connected, and meets our community wants and needs, making our city one we're all proud of.

He angituutanga: The opportunityWhat does a day in this job look like?
  • Daily maintenance of street landscapes.
  • Supporting gardening activities across the city.
  • Assist the wider team at times.
Will I be a good fit?
  • If you can be a great role model for our trainees/apprentices, helping them with their learning.
  • If you show up with your positive attitude and want to add to the harmony and cooperation of the team.
  • If you're eager to achieve results.

YES, you'll fit right in

QualificationsOo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience
  • The minimum of a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 3) Amenity or similar qualification.
  • A Grow Safe qualification would be advantageous.
  • Experience with Traffic management set ups and compliance along with the Traffic controller/ STMS qualification.
  • Current Full New Zealand Driver License.
  • Experience in the preparation and application of agrichemicals.
  • Knowledge and experience of the use and maintenance of general tools, plant and equipment.
  • Good understanding and experience to identify and control plant pests and diseases.
  • Good communication skills.
  • A solid work ethic and a willingness to work in all weathers.
  • An understanding of Health and Safety requirements working in this industry.
  • Good knowledge of amenity plants.
This job is for you if you are:
  • Open and honest – you have a good understanding of yourself and others around you and able to give and take feedback.
  • Someone who places great importance on maintaining their work relationships.
  • Versatile – able to fill in when other staff are away in the wider team and fill in for their Leading Hand at times.
  • Adaptive in thinking – able to adjust parks maintenance schedules accordingly.
  • Focused to detail and anticipate problems - has a flare for garden landscaping and is creative and confident in enhancing established gardens.
  • A great manager of time who is action orientated, steady and reliable.
  • Experienced with operating irrigation systems.

(It's also for you if you don't meet EVERY one of these points. These are our nice-to-haves, not our must-haves)

Additional InformationHe aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What's the salary?

Circa $27.80 per hour dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Two Wellbeing days per year.
  • Free health insurance from through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted membership rates for family members.
  • Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
  • Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
  • Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
  • Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.
Me Tono Inaaianei: Apply Now
  • View the Position Description.
  • Click apply.
  • Complete your application.

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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