A respected landscape and grounds firm in New Zealand is hiring gardeners for commercial parks, school grounds, and private estate work in Hamilton and Nelson. The role covers mowing, planting, hedge trimming, and seasonal garden care. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with the chance to pick up Saturday hours during peak growing months. Starting pay sits between NZD 24 and NZD 32 per hour, which matches the current market rate for skilled gardeners in New Zealand.
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The team welcomes both first-time hires and people with past horticulture or landscape work. Each new joiner gets a clear induction on machines, plant care, and site safety. Strong gardeners move into team leader or design assistant roles within two years.
Company Overview
The hiring company runs garden contracts for councils, schools, and high-end private homes. The business has three crews and a small machinery yard. Each crew has a leading hand who plans the day. The work culture rewards careful plant care, tidy work, and steady team play.
Responsibilities
- Mow lawns and edge garden borders to a clean line.
- Plant trees, shrubs, and seasonal bedding.
- Trim hedges and shape topiary with hand and power tools.
- Weed garden beds and apply mulch to set thickness.
- Run small irrigation lines and check sprinkler heads.
- Sweep paths and load green waste for disposal.
- Help with light fence and edging repairs.
- Follow safe machine rules and use the right PPE.
Qualifications and Requirements
- National Cert in Horticulture or trade time of two years.
- Comfort with mowers, line trimmers, and small hand tools.
- Site Safe passport before the first shift.
- Full driving licence for site travel.
- Right to work in New Zealand or skilled visa.
- Good eye for plant health and tidy finishes.
- Comfort with outdoor work in all weather.
Benefits and Perks
- Strong hourly rate with paid Saturday work.
- KiwiSaver employer contributions on top of base pay.
- Free hi-vis, gloves, and ear protection.
- Annual boot and wet weather gear allowance.
- Paid leave and statutory holidays under NZ law.
- Paid skills training on chainsaws and small machines.
- Visa support for skilled applicants on relevant visas.
- Friendly team with steady year-round work.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV through the official job listing. State your past horticulture work, ticket status, and preferred city. The team lead replies to short-listed gardeners within seven days to set up a brief site visit.
