Gardening Leading Hand

5 days ago

Timaru, New Zealand Timaru District Council Full time

**The Role**

Are you passionate about horticulture? The Timaru District Council is seeking one experienced Gardening Leading Hand to join our newly created in-house team. This is an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for the upkeep of the Council’s gardens, parks, landscapes, and other green spaces.

As a Gardening Leading Hand, you will report to the Horticulture Supervisor. You will coordinate and direct our team's efforts out in the field while actively participating in horticulture-related work yourself. Your leadership and hands-on approach will ensure that the greenspaces across the Timaru District remain beautiful and well-maintained.

Ideally, you need to have proven experience in horticulture, landscaping, or a related field with knowledge of horticultural techniques, tools, and equipment. Your ability to coordinate a team and lead by example is particularly appreciated. Experience in a similar gardening team role is desired.

In return, we will offer a supportive work environment with a career opportunity full of potential. Don’t forget that you will have the chance to make a positive impact on the Timaru District community

If you have a sound understanding of horticulture and the skills to coordinate a high performing team, we would love to hear from you.

**The District**

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7-minute commute to work

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The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

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