Garden Labourer

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Green by Nature is seeking a fixed term Garden Labourer for a 3 month onsite role across the Queenstown Lakes District. You’ll help maintain outdoor spaces with watering, weeding, pruning, trimming, hand-pulling weeds, and general labour to support the team, with a strong focus on safety for yourself, colleagues and the community. No prior experience is required; what matters is a positive, hands‑on attitude, a full current manual driving licence, fitness, and a willingness to learn health and safety practices and communicate with residents. This is a real entry point into an industry leader with a supportive team. Apply now, noting the pre-employment drug test.

We’re looking for a fixed term Garden Labourer to assist in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces across the Queenstown Lakes District. You'll assist with a variety of gardening and maintenance tasks, including:

• Watering tree's with liquid feed and water to improve growth
• Weeding, pruning, and trimming
• Hand-pulling weeds and vegetation control
• General labour duties as required to support the team

You'll work as part of a team to keep these spaces looking great while ensuring safety for yourself, your team, and the community.

Who We’re Looking For:

No prior experience? No problem! If you enjoy working outdoors and don’t mind getting your hands dirty, we want to hear from you. Ideally, you’ll have:

• A full, current driver’s licence (must be able to drive a manual confidently)
• A solid work ethic and a hands-on, can-do attitude
• Knowledge of health and safety practices (or a willingness to learn)
• Good communication skills, as you may interact with residents
• The physical fitness to handle the demands of the role

Why Join Us?

• Fixed term opportunity for 3 months to support the busy season
• Great team environment – work with supportive people
• Make a difference – help keep your community looking it's best
• Grow your career – work within a company that has been an industry leader for more than 30 years

Next Steps:

If you are interested in joining a company that has been an industry leader for over 30 years and keen to make a positive difference within the community, apply now!

Please note: In accordance with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.