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**Job no**: 7NF38

**Category**: Gardening & Landscaping

Do you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in your work? If so, this is the role for you We are seeking a dynamic Horticulturist to join our Auckland team, on a permanent, full-time basis (40 hours per week).

**About The Role**

Reporting to the Team Manager and working closely alongside other individuals, you will be responsible for all aspects of gardening across our Auckland University of Technology Contract maintaining the grounds of the AUT South Campus. While your main base will be the South Campus, you will also be required to perform some duties at the Central Campus each week.

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 public, your team, and yourself.
- 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.

**About You**
- A 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 others.

**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 regular work hours, a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually, and a $300 wellness benefits. You'll also receive an annual tool allowance and work phone.

**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
- Published on 23 Jun 2024, 9:41 PM