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Horticulturalist

Green by Nature NZ

Christchurch,Canterbury,New Zealand

Category Maintenance Jobs

At Green by Nature, were more than a greenspace maintenance team, were dedicated to maintaining the natural beauty of the spaces we care for. Since 1992, weve grown into an industry leader with over 2000 across New Zealand and Australia. We maintain beautiful public spaces; from parks and playgrounds to gardens and community facilities, and were passionate about enhancing our natural environment.

About The Role Based within the tautahi Community Housing Trust, youll play an important part in keeping gardens and green spaces looking their best. Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with your crew, your daily tasks will include: Key responsibilities include: Creating and maintaining gardens to meet client specifications, including sourcing plants and materials, following garden plans, and planting according to best practices. Managing the day-to-day operations of designated sites within the contract.

Communicating regularly with the Operations Manager and/or client, promptly addressing and reporting any garden or planting issues. Prioritising safety, compliance, and quality in all garden-related activities. About You Our ideal candidate will have a Level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture, a GrowSafe certification, and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Other experience and skills we seek include: A full drivers licence with the ability to drive a manual. Extensive knowledge of plant species and their maintenance requirements. Ability to accurately follow and implement gardening plans.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with residents if required. A proactive attitude with a dedication to delivering top-quality results in every task. What We Offer At Green by Nature, youll have the opportunity to work alongside professionals, expand your knowledge, and develop your career in horticulture.

We offer regular working hours, a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually, and a $300 wellness benefit. Youll also receive a work phone that is permitted for personal use. Next Steps Are you ready to join a team thats been dedicated to green space excellence for over 30 years? Apply today and be part of a company that takes pride in our communities! Please note: In line with our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will need to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.

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