Team Gardener at Arvida

Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Gardening, Horticulture, Customer Service, Plant Knowledge, Safe Work Practices, Manual Truck Driving, Communication, Organization, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive. We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values: Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way. Job Description Mō te tūranga | About the Role We are looking for a versatile and motivated gardener with a desire to create and maintain the stunning gardens at our community. Your dedication to great customer service will shine through for our residents, who are at the heart of all we do. We garden using natural techniques and are looking for somebody with a true passion for gardening. We pay market rates and provide a uniform, including quality wet weather gear, tools, and PPE. We provide training and we promote an educational path for our gardeners’ encouraging apprenticeships with Primary ITO. This is a physically demanding job, and a high level of fitness is required. Qualifications Nga Tohu me nga wheako | Qualifications and Experience Ideally, Level 3 Horticulture with a desire to continue with Level 4 although this is not essential as training will be provided for an enthusiastic applicant Demonstrated competence in a similar role Demonstrated knowledge of plants, growth patterns, Highly motivated, flexible, and able to take initiative Safe work practices NZ Drivers License and the ability to drive a small manual truck To tatou kaitono pai | Our ideal candidate must have Excellent communication and organisational skills Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities The ability to work well with colleagues as part of a team, and be highly responsible and reliable The ability to focus attention on our residents' needs while remaining calm and courteous A high level of fitness as this job is very physical. Additional Information He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we can offer A competitive market rate salary Apprenticeship for the right person A chemical-free work environment Full Uniform and PPE supplied An experienced and supportive culture An engaging and positive work environment If you are looking for a rewarding position that makes a significant different please, we'd love to hear from you! Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you’ll bring to the role and your fit to Arvida. Business Entity: Olive Tree Work Type: Fixed Contract Position Title: Gardener Work Class: Fixed-Term Full-Time Business Unit: Gardening Compensation: NZD 26 - NZD 26 - hourly

Responsibilities

Create and maintain stunning gardens at the community using natural, chemical-free techniques. Provide excellent customer service to residents while ensuring the grounds are well-kept.