Gardener

We’re looking for a reliable Gardener to assist in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces across the Masterton District. You'll assist with a variety of gardening and maintenance tasks on one of our projects. About The Role Reporting to the Team Manager and working closely alongside your team members, you will be responsible for all aspects of gardening across the Masterton District Council contract. Duties Your duties will include everything from planting, weeding, pruning to blowing, spraying, weed eating, and general vegetation control tasks. You will ensure maintenance is top‑notch, timely, and planned, while keeping things safe for the community, your team, and yourself. 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 concerns Prioritise safety, compliance, and quality management in all aspects of garden‑related activities. Who We’re Looking For No prior experience? No problem! If you enjoy working outdoors and don’t mind getting your hands dirty, we want to hear from you. Ideally, you’ll have: A full, current driver’s licence (with experience driving manual vehicle) A solid work ethic and a hands‑on, can‑do attitude Knowledge of health and safety practices (or a willingness to learn) Good communication skills, as you may interact with colleagues and wider community members The physical fitness to handle the demands of the role, including standing and bending for long periods What We Can Offer You As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with other professionals, gain further knowledge and experience, and develop your career in horticulture. We offer guaranteed work hours, a performance‑based salary that is reviewed annually, and a $300 annual wellness benefit (after qualifying period). You'll also receive a work phone that is permitted for personal use. Please note, according to our Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful applicant will be required to undergo and pass a pre‑employment drug test. #J-18808-Ljbffr