New Zealand Job Openings

Timaru District Council

Gardening Leading Hand

Timaru

FULL TIME

November 26, 2024

The Role

Are you passionate about horticulture? The Timaru District Council is seeking one experienced Gardening Leading Hand to join our newly created in-house team. This is an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for the upkeep of the Council’s gardens, parks, landscapes, and other green spaces.

As a Gardening Leading Hand, you will report to the Parks Operations Team Leader. You will coordinate and direct our team's efforts out in the field while actively participating in horticulture-related work yourself. Your leadership and hands-on approach will ensure that the greenspaces across the Timaru District remain beautiful and well-maintained.
Ideally, you need to have proven experience in horticulture, landscaping, or a related field with knowledge of horticultural techniques, tools, and equipment. Your ability to coordinate a team and lead by example is particularly appreciated. Experience in a similar gardening team role is desired.
In return, we will offer a supportive work environment with a career opportunity full of potential. Don’t forget that you will have the chance to make a positive impact on the Timaru District community!
If you have a sound understanding of horticulture and the skills to coordinate a high performing team, we would love to hear from you.
This is a permanent role offers 40 hours per week. Weekend work is expected on a rostered basis. The annual salary for this role is $65,107 - $76,596 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at jobs@timdc.govt.nz.
You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 10th December 2024. Applications can be registered through our career’s website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits.
Let’s not forget about that 7-minute commute to work!
The Organisation
The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

www.welovetimaru.nz celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle, and our successes. Come and join the story!
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