Parks and Garden Maintenance Officer

1 month ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

When you join the Christchurch City Council, you'll be getting involved first hand and working to shape the future of this city, our communities and environment.

Christchurch City Council, where it's possible to love what you do.

**What is the role?**

Work in some our cities most beautiful locations, the city network has been established along the Ōtākaro / Avon River in the central city to make it easier to access to where you want to go. There's also the fully restored Victoria Square, and Margaret Mahy playground, all of which include elements that better reflect shared Māori and European heritage and the Treaty relationship.

As a PGMO in the Central City Team you will have a busy schedule with a varied workload. You will be exposed to a varied plant life that will participate to your continuous learning and development. We're a small, supportive team where everyone gets stuck in and works together.

**Duties and Responsibilities.**
- Looking after garden areas, reserves, and all associated furnishings/hard surface
- Heritage gardens and memorial gardens
- You may assist other Parks Services and Operations team members as required.

**About you.**
- You'll have a full driver's licence (required)
- A minimum of level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent, or extensive experience in similar role
- A Grow Safe qualification and/or a traffic management ticket/qualification would be highly desirable.
- A talented and enthusiastic specialist who will ensure the maintenance of our gardens.

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
- 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.

Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?

**Additional information**:

- Hours of work_ - Full time, Monday to Friday
- Location_ - This position is primarily based at Central City_
Salary
- **_ 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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