Green by Nature, an industry leader in green space maintenance with over 2,000 team members across New Zealand and Australia, is seeking a passionate Gardener to join their Tauranga Team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining stunning public parks, reserves, and gardens, ensuring these spaces remain beautiful and welcoming for the community. If you have hands-on horticulture experience, a Level 3/4 National Certificate in Horticulture, and a commitment to quality and safety, we’d love to hear from you.
About Green by Nature
Since 1992, Green by Nature has grown into an industry leader dedicated to maintaining the natural beauty of the spaces we care for. Proudly partnering with City and District Councils and numerous other valued clients, the company takes pride in creating and maintaining remarkable green spaces that communities love. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and professional development, Green by Nature offers a supportive environment where team members can grow their skills and build meaningful careers.
Key Responsibilities
As a Gardener, you’ll be responsible for the design, creation, and maintenance of beautiful gardens that meet client expectations.
- Design, create, and maintain gardens, including sourcing plants and materials, following garden plans, and implementing best planting practices.
- Perform planting, weeding, pruning, blowing, spraying, weed eating, and general vegetation control tasks.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of designated sites within the contracted works.
- Communicate regularly with the Operations Manager and/or client, promptly addressing and reporting any garden or planting issues.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality in all gardening activities.
- Ensure all work is carried out to the highest standard, respecting yourself, your team, and community members.
Qualifications and Experience
We’re looking for someone with hands-on horticulture experience, strong plant knowledge, and the right skills and attitude to deliver high-quality work.
Essential Requirements:
- A full, clean driver’s licence with manual driving capability (must-have).
- Level 3-4 National Certificate in Horticulture.
- Solid knowledge of plant species and their maintenance needs.
- Ability to interpret and execute detailed gardening plans with precision.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage professionally with clients and community members.
- A proactive and results-driven approach, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- In line with the company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.
What Green by Nature Offers
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals, expand your knowledge, and develop your career in horticulture.
- Guaranteed Work Hours: Stable employment with the ability to increase hours based on operational demands.
- Performance-Based Salary: Competitive compensation reviewed annually.
- Wellness Benefit: Annual $300 wellness benefit after qualifying period.
- Work Phone: Company phone permitted for personal use.
- Supportive Team: Join a collaborative team dedicated to green space excellence.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to bring your horticulture expertise and passion for green spaces to a role where you can make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply through the platform where you found this listing.
Take the next step in your career join Green by Nature and help create and maintain beautiful gardens that the Tauranga community can enjoy. Apply today.