New Zealand Job Openings

Hamilton City Council

Qualified Gardener - Parks Landscapes

Hamilton

FULL TIME

August 29, 2024


Location: Hamilton City
Employment Type: Permanant - Full time
Applications Close: 20 September 2024


Are you Hamilton City Council’s next Parks Landscapes Gardener?


For this role, you must have:

  • The minimum of a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 3) Amenity or similar qualification
  • At least two years’ experience with Shrubberies and Perennial garden maintenance. Attention to detail with a good knowledge of amenity plants
  • Current Full New Zealand Driver Licence
  • Experience in the preparation and application of agrichemicals
  • Knowledge and experience of the use and maintenance of general tools, plant and equipment including RTV and spray equipment
  • Good understanding and experience to identify and control plant pests and diseases
  • Physically fit and the ability to work independently
  • 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
  • You’ll get the routine you enjoy along with the opportunity to problem solve
  • The satisfaction of a hard day’s work outside, adding to your already great physical fitness
  • You get to keep your weekends free!

What’s the pay?

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 for the benefit of park uses
YES, you’ll fit right in.
What does a day in this job look like?
  • Daily maintenance of formal gardens, annual bedding, and perennial borders
  • Spraying herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide
  • Assist the wider team at times
  • Aviary maintenance 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
  • Experienced with operating irrigation systems
  • (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!)
This job isn’t for you if you:
  • Lack experience and knowledge in amenity plant and garden maintenance
  • Aren’t flexible and don’t like to step out of your comfort zone
  • Avoid conflict and don’t tackle issues as they arise
  • Can’t multitask, or be adaptive to situations e.g., the weather – we are always having to come up with Plan B.
  • Pessimistic
How to apply:
  • View the Position Description
  • Click apply
  • Do the thing
  • 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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