Full-time Landscape Gardener required to join an established garden maintenance and landscaping team. This role involves a wide range of outdoor work including turf care, planting, pruning, irrigation, lawn care, and general landscape maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lawn mowing using both ride-on and push mowers.
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Brush cutting, weed control, and section clearing.
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Planting and propagating trees, shrubs, flowers, hedges, and bulbs.
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Pruning trees and hedges, shaping branches, and lopping limbs using hand tools and chainsaws.
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General maintenance and basic operation of irrigation systems.
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Assessing plant and tree health and applying treatment or maintenance as needed.
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Accurate site reporting and record-keeping where required.
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Providing excellent on-site customer service and working as part of a team to meet job deadlines.
Minimum Requirements:
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At least 5 years of proven and documented experience in garden maintenance, landscaping, or horticultural work.
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Strong understanding of plant care, horticultural techniques, and equipment operation.
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Ability to operate landscaping tools and machinery safely and efficiently.
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A full and current driver’s licence (must be confident towing a trailer).
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Must be able to communicate fluently in English to follow site instructions and interact with clients and team members.
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Must meet Immigration New Zealand’s English language requirements for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) — acceptable evidence of English must be submitted at the time of application.
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Must meet INZ’s character and health requirements, including a clean police record and the ability to pass a medical examination if required.
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Work experience must be supported by verifiable documentation such as reference letters, contracts, or employment history.
Additional Attributes:
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A professional and reliable work ethic.
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Positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work well in a team.
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Willingness to take initiative and support others when needed.
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Experience with plant identification and propagation is an advantage.
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A horticulture-related qualification is helpful but not essential.