Qualified Horticulturist

at  Green by Nature

Job no: QDXYN
Category: Gardening & Landscaping
Green by Nature (formally known as Recreational Services) is proud to be the Waitaki District Council’s chosen service provider, entrusted with maintaining the beauty of the region’s parks, playgrounds, and public spaces. Blown away by the region’s natural beauty and inspired by the Council’s forward-thinking vision for the future, and we are now looking for reliable individuals to join our newest team as a Qualified Horticulturalist commencing 1st July, 2024.

ABOUT US

Since 1992, Recreational Services has been dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces across New Zealand. With over 700 employees in 14 locations nationwide, we’ve been a strong force in the industry. In 2021, we came together with three of the most well-established landscaping businesses in Australia – Green Options, Super Gardens, and Skyline Landscape Services.
We are excited to announce that from October 2023, we will be rebranding to operate under one new, single brand, Green by Nature. Our Group purpose is to improve people’s lives by building, caring for, and maintaining remarkable green spaces that enable us all to do more of the things we love. With over 1500 team members across New Zealand and Australia, we’re excited to continue our journey and we hope for you to join us!
In accordance with the Company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Published on 17 Apr 2024, 7:45 PM

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Team Manager and working closely alongside other individuals, you will be responsible for general garden maintenance across multiple sites across Ōamaru. Your duties will include planting, weeding, pruning, and vegetation control tasks - always making sure maintenance is top-notch, timely, and planned, while keeping things safe for the public, your team, and yourself. Day-to-day you will:

• Execute tasks to create gardens meeting client specifications, including following garden plans, sourcing necessary plants and materials, and planting according to guidelines and plant needs
• Oversee the day-to-day operational aspects of designated sites within the contract
• Mentor and provide guidance to trainees and other Gardeners, offering support and direction for a cohesive and efficient work environment
• Maintain open communication with the Team Manager, promptly addressing and reporting any garden or planting issues
• Prioritise safety, compliance, and quality management in all aspects of garden-related activities

Our ideal candidate will hold a Level 4 National Certification in Horticulture, be GrowSafe certified and have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. Other experience and skills we seek include:

• Holding a valid, full driver’s license with manual driving capability
• Demonstrating extensive knowledge of plant species and their maintenance requirements
• Proficiency in accurately following and implementing gardening plans
• Exhibiting strong interpersonal skills, capable of addressing public inquiries
• Displaying a proactive attitude, always ready to assist others efficiently
• A desire to become a mentor and is keen to teach and support other