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6 days ago
**_E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi_** Mona Vale is synonymous with Christchurch's status as New Zealand's "Garden City" and as an iconic place for wedding and civil union ceremonies. As a place to relax in peaceful surroundings with sloping lawns and herbaceous borders, a large rose garden, irises and a water lily pond, what better setting to call your place of work? Being involved in all aspects of presentation, you'll have an eye for detail and an excellent plant knowledge and understanding of plant health and maintenance. You'll share your broad knowledge with other staff, the community and interest groups. **About the role | Ko te mahi nei** - You'll be responsible for the development of the existing plant collections - Support in the planning and replanting of the bedding displays that are routinely changed twice a year - Working in a small supportive team, you will need to be a team player as we are proud of our team dynamic **About you | Ko Koe Tēnei** - An extensive plant knowledge and understanding of plant health and maintenance - Full driver's licence - A Certificate in Horticulture or relevant qualification (desirable) or extensive experience in similar role - Hard working with a positive can-do attitude - Strong communication skills with ability to lead public tours **What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?** 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. **Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero**: - Hours of work - 37.5-40 Hours per week_ - Position - Permanant, Full-time_ - Location_ - This position is primarily based at Christchurch Botanic Gardens_ - Closing Date - 10/06/2025_ **_ 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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