August 30, 2024

Hamilton City Council

Hamilton

FULL TIME

Qualified Gardener - Parks Landscapes

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 mixed shrubberies
Weed control - spray herbicides - remove fungicide and insecticide
Assist the wider team 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
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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.