Qualified Gardener - Parks Landscapes

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Company Description

This role sits in the Council's Community Group, which comprises community focused services such as Hamilton Pool, Parks and Recreation, Hamilton City Libraries and the city's three main visitor attractions.

The Parks and Recreation team maintain and develop Hamilton's park network for our community.

Our work ensures Hamilton is beautiful, fun, connected, and meets our community wants and needs, making our city one we're all proud of.

Job Description

He angituutanga | The opportunity

Reporting to the Park Landscapes Team Leader, as a Qualified Gardener your role is to assist with maintaining the Parks and Reserves around the city to the relevant contract specifications.

In this role 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 and the satisfaction of a hard day's work outside, adding to your already great physical fitness.

Also, you get to keep your weekends free!

A Typical Day Can Involve

Daily maintenance of mixed shrubberies including playgrounds

Spraying herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide

Assist the wider team at times

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

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.

Good 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.

Salary

The role starts at $

• per hour but could be negotiated depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

You'll have access to a range of benefits including :

Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy

Opportunities for professional development

Two Wellbeing days per year

Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital / surgery grade cover and discounted membership rates for family members

Free annual health checks and flu vaccination

Ability to purchase additional annual leave

Eye testing / glasses cost reimbursement

Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Application Process

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Applications close on 06 / 11 / 2025.

Note : We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email.

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check.

This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required.

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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Government Administration

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