Gardener

1 day ago

Rotorua, New Zealand Green by Nature NZ Full time

At Green by Nature, we’re more than a greenspace maintenance team we’re dedicated to maintaining the natural beauty of the spaces we care for. Since 1992, we’ve grown into an industry leader with over 2000+ team members across New Zealand and Australia, proudly partnering with City and District Councils and numerous other valued clients. As we continue to grow, we’re excited to welcome a passionate Gardener to our Rotorua Team on a fixed term basis for 6 months.

**About The Role**:
Reporting to the Operations and Team Manager, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the stunning villages, reserves and gardens. Your responsibilities will include planting, weeding, pruning, blowing, spraying, weed eating, and general vegetation control. Safety and respect for yourself, your team and also your community members will be a top priority, you’ll ensure all work is carried out to the highest standard.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Create, and maintain beautiful gardens that meet client expectations. This includes sourcing plants and materials, following garden plans, and implementing best planting practices
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of designated sites within the contracted works
- Communicate regularly with the Operations Manager and/or client, promptly addressing and reporting any garden or planting issues
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality in all gardening activities

**About You**:
What we’re looking for:

- A full, clean driver’s licence (manual driving capability is a must)
- Level 3/4 National Certificate in Horticulture would be preferred
- Solid knowledge of plant species and their maintenance needs
- Ability to interpret and execute detailed gardening plans with precision
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage professionally with clients and community members if needed
- A proactive and results-driven approach, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work

**What We Offer**:
At Green by Nature, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside professionals, expand your knowledge, and develop your career in horticulture. We offer guaranteed work hours with the ability to increase based on operational demands, a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually. You’ll also receive a work phone that's permitted for personal use.

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