Horticulturalist

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Green by Nature seeks a full-time Horticulturist for the Auckland Villages team, mainly based on the North Shore with duties in Central Auckland. You’ll oversee gardening tasks from planting to weed control while ensuring safety and quality, and you’ll mentor trainees and report to the Manager. Candidates hold Level 4 Horticulture certification, GrowSafe, at least 3 years’ experience, a manual driving licence, and strong plant knowledge, with the ability to follow plans and engage residents. We offer guaranteed hours, a performance-based salary, and a $300 annual wellness benefit, plus a work phone; a pre-employment drug test applies. Apply by tailoring your CV to show plan execution, mentoring, safety leadership, and travel between sites.

Do you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in your work? If so, this is the role for you! We are seeking an energetic Horticulturist to join our Auckland Villages team.

About The Role

Reporting to the Team Manager and working closely alongside your team members, you will be responsible for all aspects of gardening across our Villages contracts maintaining the residents gardens and overall grounds. While your main base will be on the North Shore, you may also be required to perform some duties at Central Auckland Villages as required.

Your duties will include everything from, planting, weeding, pruning to blowing, spraying, weed eating, and general vegetation control tasks. You will ensure maintenance is top-notch, timely, and planned, while keeping things safe for the residents, your team, and yourself.

• Execute tasks to create gardens meeting client specifications, including following garden plans, sourcing necessary plants and materials, and planting according to guidelines and plant needs.
• Oversee the day-to-day operational aspects of designated sites within the contract.
• Mentor and provide guidance to trainees and other Gardeners, offering support and direction for a cohesive and efficient work environment.
• Maintain open communication with the Team Manager, promptly addressing and reporting any garden or planting issues.
• Prioritise safety, compliance, and quality management in all aspects of garden-related activities.

About You

Our ideal candidate will hold a Level 4 National Certification in Horticulture, be GrowSafe certified and have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. Other experience and skills we seek include:

• A full driver’s license with manual driving capability
• Demonstrating extensive knowledge of plant species and their maintenance requirements
• Proficiency in accurately following and implementing gardening plans
• Exhibiting strong interpersonal skills, capable of addressing resident inquiries
• Displaying a proactive attitude, always ready to assist your team and clients efficiently
• A desire to become a mentor and is keen to teach and support others would be advantageous

What We Can Offer You:

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with other professionals, gain further knowledge and experience, and develop your career in horticulture. We offer guaranteed work hours, a performance based salary that is reviewed annually, and a $300 annual wellness benefit (after qualifying period). You'll also receive a work phone that is permitted for personal use.

About Us:

Green by Nature is a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional Full Facility Parks Maintenance company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have over 2000+ employees and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and experience match, then we want to hear from you. To apply for this role, click 'apply'.

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.