Horticultural Specialist
2 weeks ago
Auckland Council seeks a highly skilled Horticulturist to maintain and develop our plant collections and garden areas. The successful candidate will manage trees, gardens, and property, collaborating with Botanic Garden gardening staff.
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- Maintenance of trees, grounds, and amenity gardens using various plant and equipment methods;">
- Ensuring the appropriate introduction of plants and labeling them where required;">
- Maintaining records of all data relevant to the gardens;">
- Liaising with visitors, friends, volunteers, iwi, stakeholders, and commercial users to conserve plants relevant to the portfolio;">
- Collaborating with DOC, Iwi, and stakeholders to conserve plants relevant to the portfolio;">
- Maintaining turf (including open space mowing) and assisting as needed with maintenance of structures and hard landscaped areas.">
This role offers a remuneration range of $70k - $75k pro rata, depending on experience and skillset.
">If you have passion for working outdoors, are physically fit, and happy to get your hands dirty regardless of weather conditions, this may be the ideal role for you. You will also need to work independently on most occasions. Previous horticultural experience or a horticultural qualification is beneficial; having an interest in growing and caring for native and exotic plants is also desirable.
">Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city. We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.
">Auckland Botanic Gardens is home to over 10,000 plants from both New Zealand and around the world. It's a great place to work – where both people and their ideas are encouraged to grow.
">We encourage applicants who require support or access assistance during the recruitment process to notify us.
">Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
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