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Horticulture Specialist

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Hamilton City Council Full time
Company Overview

HAMILTON CITY COUNCIL is seeking a highly skilled Horticulture Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Parks and Recreation division, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing Hamilton's park network. Our vision is to create beautiful, fun, connected, and sustainable communities that meet the needs of all residents.

Salary

This role offers a competitive hourly rate of circa $27.80 per hour, dependent on skills and experience. We also provide opportunities for professional development, two wellbeing days per year, and a range of other benefits outlined below.

Job Description

As a Horticulture Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to maintain and develop Hamilton's street landscapes. This will involve daily maintenance tasks such as pruning, weeding, and watering plants. You will also be required to support gardening activities across the city, including working with trainees and apprentices. At times, you may need to assist the wider team with tasks and projects. If you are a great role model, have a positive attitude, and enjoy achieving results, this could be the perfect opportunity for you

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will require the following qualifications and skills:
  • A minimum New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 3) Amenity or similar qualification
  • A Grow Safe qualification would be advantageous
  • Experience with traffic management set-ups and compliance along with a Traffic controller/STMS qualification
  • A current full New Zealand driver's license
  • Experience in the preparation and application of agrichemicals
  • Knowledge and experience of the use and maintenance of general tools, plant, and equipment
  • A good understanding and experience to identify and control plant pests and diseases
  • Good communication skills
  • A solid work ethic and willingness to work in all weather conditions
  • An understanding of health and safety requirements working in this industry
  • Good knowledge of amenity plants


Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Two wellbeing days per year
  • Free health insurance through Unimed, including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted membership rates for family members
  • Free annual health checks and flu vaccination
  • The ability to purchase additional annual leave
  • Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement
  • Discounted purchases from local businesses


Others

If you are open, honest, and able to give and take feedback, place great importance on maintaining work relationships, and are versatile in your thinking, then this could be the ideal role for you You will also need to be focused to detail, anticipate problems, and have a flair for garden landscaping and design.