Horticulturalist - Gardner

Work on high quality gardens in a dedicated site team
- Full PPE and all equipment
- Growth and career progression

**Horticulturalist - Elite Private School - South Auckland**

Landscape Solutions are looking for a passionate, professional, and driven individual to join us as the Horticulturalist on our team at an elite private school in Auckland.

This role is a great opportunity for someone ready to challenge themselves in a high-profile environment where excellence in service is not only an outcome but a standard that all of us on the team believe in and deliver with pride.

As a member of the dedicated site team, with the assistance of seasonal and event specialists, you will be a key person on site that ensures our work programmes in the gardens and on the grounds are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest of standards.

Landscape Solutions provide great support to their staff in the way of systems, resources, and expertise. We make it easy for great people to create and maintain great places.

**The Role**

As the Horticulturalist, you will deliver the work alongside your colleagues, while being a key point of contact for the Head Groundsman from Landscape Solutions and the client representatives who are based on site at the school.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

- Daily gardening, grounds and minor turf works
- Delivering seasonal tasks such as annual bed rotations, fertilising, composting, mulching and planting
- Contributing to a positive team culture that promotes respect, professionalism and excellence
- Training and developing junior members of the team
- Preparing for events and holiday programmes
- Equipment maintenance and care

**About You**

This customer requires the highest of standards, and therefore requires a site team that understand what that means and how it is delivered. You will share a passion for executing high quality work as does the rest of our team. Your previous experience will demonstrate your ability to deliver in this role. This role would suit someone with previous experience who is looking for a supportive and friendly team, where your contribution is appreciated and based on a dedicated site where you will progressively see the results of your work.
- Qualification in Horticulture or equivalent experience
- Proven experience with high-profile customers/sites
- Experience operating in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders and events
- Experience using software systems or apps to record operational tasks
- Experience with various types of machinery and equipment - mowers, vehicles, small plant