Job description Garden/Horticulture Worker - Wellington Citycare Property is a values-driven organisation that builds, operates, maintains and renews Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We are proudly Kiwi owned, and our community-centric values are well aligned to the local and central government customers that entrust us to care for their assets. We take the responsibility of being a good Kiwi company seriously and we are continuously focused on ensuring our company is a force for good - particularly in the area of sustainability, in the broadest sense (social, environmental, cultural and economic).
The Opportunity We are seeking a reliable and motivated Horticulture Worker to join our team in Wellington. If you enjoy working in the outdoors and have experience in operating mechanical equipment, we would love to hear from you. As a General Horticulture Worker, you will be working with a team to maintaining a variety of sites, including assisting the gardening team with maintaining the parks and reserves on a reactive or scheduled basis.
Requirements: The successful candidate will have/be: Full (manual) Class 1 Driver Licence (Class 2 is a bonus) Self-motivation and physically fit Able to work independently and as part of our team Good record of attendance A willingness to learn and be part of our health and safety culture Knowledge of plant and equipment as this is an entry level role, we will provide all relevant training Benefits & Culture People enjoy working in this team because no two days are ever the same You will be supported and mentored by our wider parks team allowing you to grow and achieve great things in this role. Other benefits include: Access to discounted health insurance; employee assistance programme; access to mental health first aiders; genuine open-door policy across all levels of the organisation Work-life balance - be able to have set hours during the week but also the ability to take on extra hours. Full PPE and training provided.
We encourage all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, to apply if they feel they are a good fit for the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company. Apply now Click the Apply button to submit your CV and cover letter.
Applications will be assessed daily, don't miss this one. No email applications, please apply online. All successful candidates are required to have the right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand, pass a medical, drug and alcohol test and provide two reference checks.
Applications close 10th March 2024 at 11:55pm..