Horticulturist

At Green by Nature, we're more than just a greenspace maintenance team - we're passionate about keeping Auckland and its surrounding areas clean, green and thriving.

As a trusted partner of the Auckland Council, we take pride in maintaining the regions parks, playgrounds, gardens, infrastructure, and public spaces.

To support our mission, we're seekinga Horticulturalist on a fixed term basis!

About The Role : As a proud partner of our Auckland Horticulture Team, you'll play an important part in keeping Auckland and the surrounding areas gardens and green spaces looking their best.

Reporting to the Team Manager and working closely with your crew, your daily tasks will include : Key responsibilities include : Creating and maintaining gardens to meet client specifications, including sourcing plants and materials, following garden plans, and planting according to best practices.Managing the day-to-day operations of designated sites (North Shore and City)Communicating regularly with the Operations and Teams Manager and / or client, promptly addressing and reporting any garden or planting issues.Prioritising safety, compliance, and quality in all garden-related activities.About You : Our ideal candidate will have a Level 3 or 4 National Certificate in Horticulture, a GrowSafe certification, and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Other experience and skills we seek include : A full driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.Extensive knowledge of plant species and their maintenance requirements.Ability to accurately follow and implement gardening plans.Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with members of the public and our client if required.A proactive attitude with a dedication to delivering top-quality results in every task.Here's what we can offer you : Along with working within a company that has been an industry leader for more than 30 years, you will receive : A performance-based salary that is reviewed annually.Annual $300 wellness benefit and work phonepermitted for personal use.The opportunity to work in a role that gives back to the community.Internal and external learning and development opportunities with the ability toprogress your career.Green by Nature is a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, operating across New Zealand and Australia.

We have over

• employees and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and experience match, then we want to hear from you.

To apply for this role, click 'apply'.

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.

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