Gardener (Skill level 3)

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

• 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

We will be interviewing and screening NZ Residents and NZ Citizens as a priority before looking internationally.

• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years' working experience

Utu Taipitopito | Pay Details

• $25.75 to $29.66 - depending on qualifications and experience

To tatou kaitono pai | Our ideal candidate must have

• Excellent communications and organisational skills with a high level of flexibility
• The ability to work well with colleagues as part of a team, and alone
• A demonstrated knowledge of plants and their growth patterns
• Tending to a wide range of gardening activities, site preparation, planting, garden and plant maintenance, including mowing lawns and using various garden power tools
• The ability to remain calm and courteous while delivering the best customer service outcomes for our Residents
• A strong work ethic, reliable, time and safety conscious
• A high level of fitness, as this job is very physical

Tasks include:

• preparing and maintaining seedbeds and growing sites
• propagating and planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers, and bulbs
• preparing lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf
• maintaining planted and grassed areas by weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering, and mowing
• pruning trees and hedges, and installing plant support and protection devices
• examining trees to assess their condition and determine treatment

Additional Information:He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we can offer

• Minimum of 30 hours per week
• 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.