Gardener - Street Landscapes

3 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Hamilton City Council Full time

Company DescriptionThis 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.Job DescriptionHe angituutanga: The opportunityWhat does a day in this job look like?Daily maintenance of street landscapesSupporting gardening activities across the cityAssist the wider team at timesWill I be a good fit?If you can be a great role model for our trainees/apprentices, helping them with their learningIf you show up with your positive attitude and want to add to the harmony and cooperation of the teamIf you're eager to achieve resultsYES, you'll fit right inQualificationsOo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experienceThe minimum of a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 3) Amenity or similar qualificationA Grow Safe qualification would be advantageousExperience with Traffic management set ups and compliance along with the Traffic controller/ STMS qualificationCurrent Full New Zealand Driver LicenseExperience in the preparation and application of agrichemicalsKnowledge and experience of the use and maintenance of general tools, plant and equipmentGood understanding and experience to identify and control plant pests and diseasesGood communication skillsA solid work ethic and a willingness to work in all weathersAn understanding of Health and Safety requirements working in this industryGood knowledge of amenity plantsThis 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 feedbackSomeone who places great importance on maintaining their work relationshipsVersatile – able to fill in when other staff are away in the wider team and fill in for their Leading Hand at timesAdaptive in thinking – able to adjust parks maintenance schedules accordinglyFocused to detail and anticipate problems - has a flare for garden landscaping and is creative and confident in enhancing established gardensA great manager of time who is action orientated, steady and reliableExperienced 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 offerYou'll have access to a range of benefits (HCC) including:Opportunities for professional developmentTwo Wellbeing days per yearFree health insurance from through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted membership rates for family membersFree annual health checks and flu vaccinationAbility to purchase additional annual leaveEye testing/glasses cost reimbursementDiscounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.Me Tono Inaaianei
| Apply NowView the Position DescriptionClick applyComplete 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.
View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here.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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