Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants. Taitara Mahi Landscape Officer Trees & Shrubs An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Public Spaces Landscape Officer Trees and Shrubs.

This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in our community. As a Public Spaces Officer Trees and Shrubs, you will play a crucial role in the management of Councils tree and shrub assets. You will work closely and constructively with our contractors for the efficient maintenance of these green assets.

Your technical knowledge and planning skills will set tree and shrub renewal programmes that inform asset management and reserve management plans and budgets. Your communication skills and ability to liaise with the public, community groups and internal departments will also be key to the success in this role. As an integral part of the Public Spaces Operations team, you will be dedicated to promoting civic pride through beautification of our district, assisting with auditing park, reserves, and open spaces, and contributing to the overall maintenance and improvement of our public spaces.

u wheako about you: Related industry qualification (e.g., arboriculture, horticulture, landscape design) Confident oral and written communications skills and people skills Proven ability to adapt and deal effectively with changing priorities and requirements.

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and RAMM Software knowledge advantageous Public sector experience desirable A current full NZ drivers licence Situated in the heart of Ngti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawkes Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. Be a part of our award-winning Public Spaces Team developing and maintaining our open spaces for all to enjoy. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity.

Are you keen to be a part of our journey?.