Parks and Gardens Maintenance Officer
7 months ago
The opportunity has arisen for 1 or 2 part time roles to cover weekends and public holidays, working in one of the most extensive indoor plant collections in New Zealand. You will be required to assist with the running of the day to day operations of the conservatories.
As a Parks and Gardens Maintenance Officer for our Conservatories you will assist with the maintenance of the plant collections within the conservatories and nursery areas. This will include watering, some maintenance and keeping the houses at a high standard of presentation. You will be required to assist in the wider garden with watering our plant collection in pots when required as well as occasionally other duties as required. This is part time role is to cover weekends and public holidays, most likely sharing weekends with another part time team member to ensure cover.
The role
- Work as part of a close knit team but also be able to work independently.
- Public interaction is a requirement with visitors
- Attention to detail is important
Qualifications and experience
- Interest in plants and horticulture, ideally National Certificate Horticulture or extensive experience in a similar role.
- Current drivers license preferable
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Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:
- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.
Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.
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**Additional information**:
- Hours of work_ - 8-16 hours per week
- Location_ - This position is primarily based at Botanic Gardens_
Salary - $27.81 to $32.49 per hour
**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._
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