Mobile Gardens Team Member

5 days ago

Napier, New Zealand Napier City Council Full time NZ$27 - NZ$29

Are you passionate about maintaining urban green spaces and ready to work in a dynamic outdoor environment? Do you thrive on variety and love a role where no two days are the same? If so, we'd love to hear from you

We're looking for a multiskilled Mobile Garden Team Member to help care for and develop designated garden areas on the roading network, including median strips. This is hands-on work that requires experience with machinery, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to tackle varied tasks. While qualifications are valued, we're happy to interview candidates with solid experience and the right attitude.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

  • Maintain roadside gardens, median strips, and other urban green spaces.
  • Perform essential tasks like pruning, planting, and weeding, ensuring top-notch equipment maintenance.
  • Assist arborists and contribute to new landscaping projects if an when required.
  • Support health and safety initiatives and ensure a safe work environment.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

  • Experience operating garden maintenance machinery.
  • Willingness to work on roads and median strips—not just traditional garden spaces.
  • A full driver's license.
  • A proactive, self-motivated attitude with a strong work ethic.
  • Physically capable and comfortable working in all weather conditions.
  • Traffic Management qualification highly desirable but not required. 

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

  • 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service
  • Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy
  • Retailer Discounts + Study assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
  • Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club
  • Free flu vaccinations (annual)
  • Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
  • Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a full time, permanent opportunity working 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. The team is based at the Napier City Council Depot in Onekawa, but you will be working at sites across the city.

$27-$29 per hour dependant on skills and experience.

Applications for this role close on 27 October 2025 , however due to the highly competitive employment market we will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application.

We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we're happy to help

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you'll need to complete pre-employment checks (including drug testing, with some roles requiring health screening). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

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