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Hamilton City Council

Gardener - Street Landscapes

Hamilton

FULL TIME

October 9, 2024

Location: Hamilton City
Employment Type: Permanent
Applications Close: 25 October 2024
Are you Hamilton City Council’s next Street Landscapes Gardener?
We’re looking for a Qualified Gardeners for our Street Landscapes team. If you think it could be you, let’s talk.

For this role, you must have:

The minimum of a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 3) Amenity or similar qualification
A Grow Safe qualification would be advantageous
Experience with Traffic management set ups and compliance along with the Traffic controller/ STMS qualification
Current Full New Zealand Driver License
Experience in the preparation and application of agrichemicals
Knowledge and experience of the use and maintenance of general tools, plant and equipment
Good understanding and experience to identify and control plant pests and diseases
Good communication skills
A solid work ethic and a willingness to work in all weathers
An understanding of Health and Safety requirements working in this industry
Good knowledge of amenity plants

What’s in it for me?

You get to unleash your inner plant nerd
Your energy and enthusiasm for learning will be encouraged
The satisfaction of a hard day’s work outside, adding to your already great physical fitness
Free private medical insurance for you that covers pre-existing conditions and discounted policies for your family members
Two additional paid leave days to make sure you are looking after your wellbeing

What’s the hourly rate?
The role starts at $27.80 per hour but could be negotiated depending on experience and quals.

Will I be a good fit?

If you can be a great role model for our trainees/apprentices, helping them with their learning
If you show up with your positive attitude and want to add to the harmony and cooperation of the team
If you’re eager to achieve results

YES, you’ll fit right in!
What does a day in this job look like?

Daily maintenance of street landscapes
Supporting gardening activities across the city
Assist the wider team at times

This job is for you if you are:

Open and honest – you have a good understanding of yourself and others around you and able to give and take feedback
Someone who places great importance on maintaining their work relationships
Versatile – able to fill in when other staff are away in the wider team and fill in for their Leading Hand at times
Adaptive in thinking – able to adjust parks maintenance schedules accordingly
Focused to detail and anticipate problems - has a flare for garden landscaping and is creative and confident in enhancing established gardens
A great manager of time who is action orientated, steady and reliable

(It’s also for you if you don’t meet EVERY one of these points. These are our nice-to-haves, not our must-haves!)
How to apply:

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Note that we’ll be shortlisting as we receive applications – so don’t muck around!

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of the community so that Hamilton’s full potential can be unlocked making it the best place to be. It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.
This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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