Gardener
Trade · Christchurch Central, Canterbury, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr
Gardener needed in Christchurch, Canterbury. This is a hands-on role for someone who can prove genuine experience keeping outdoor spaces at a professional standard.
Simply finishing garden jobs is not enough. You will be judged on practical knowledge, how responsibly you handle equipment, how consistent your work is and whether you keep the grounds attractive, safe and in good order.
Sponsorship is available for eligible applicants who meet the relevant requirements. Apply with your true work history, and never hand over money to anyone promising you a visa or a job.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate ride-on lawn mowers, line trimmers and other gardening machinery
- Use safe work practices whenever tools, machines or garden equipment are in use
- Mow, trim and prune regularly and handle general upkeep of the grounds
- Look after lawns, gardens, pathways and shared outdoor areas, keeping them to the expected presentation standards
- Plant and fertilise as the work requires
- Inspect outdoor spaces to find routine maintenance needs
- Keep equipment and work areas properly looked after and in order
- Coordinate with internal teams and outside contractors when needed
- Complete every gardening and grounds task you are assigned, reliably
Requirements & Eligibility
- Must meet applicable New Zealand employment and sponsorship requirements
- Proven practical gardening or grounds maintenance experience
- Demonstrated ability to complete routine gardening tasks without supervision
- Experience with ride-on lawn mowers and line trimmers
- Sound understanding of basic lawn, plant and garden care
- Ability to use machinery and gardening tools safely
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistent quality
- Reliable, responsible and professional at work, with good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team
- Availability for casual weekday shifts
- Willingness to undergo the required police vetting and other employment checks
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