Citycare Property

Gardener

Citycare Property  •  Palmerston North, NZ (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Join us as a Gardener at Linton Military Camp, where you’ll help maintain attractive, well-presented outdoor spaces that support the people who serve and protect Aotearoa New Zealand.

You’ll work across a large and varied site, caring for established gardens, creating new planting areas and ensuring outdoor spaces are maintained to a high standard. If you’re an experienced gardener who enjoys hands-on work, variety and seeing the results of your efforts, this could be a great opportunity to put your skills to work in a role with real purpose.

What You’ll Be Doing | Ngā Kawenga Takohanga

  • Preparing and planting new gardens and maintaining all garden areas to required standards.
  • Managing irrigation systems, monitoring plant health for pests and diseases, applying treatments as required, and performing precise pruning to achieve high quality displays.
  • Interacting professionally and respectfully with NZDF personnel, contractors, and site users at all times.
  • Working safety and in compliance with all health & safety, quality and environmental standards and expectations.

What We’re Looking For | Ā Mātou e Rapu Ana:

  • A certificate in horticulture or ability to work to achieve this
  • Experience in Garden Maintenance or relevant industry (desirable)
  • Full Class 1 driver licence
  • Physical fitness and the ability to work on your feet.
  • A proactive and positive attitude, ready to contribute to the community.
  • A willingness to learn and be part of a strong Health & Safety culture.
  • The ability to work independently and manage your schedule effectively.
  • The legal right to work in Aotearoa, ability to pass a drug and alcohol test and willingness to consent to a Criminal Record Check
  • Ability to meet NZDF specific security requirements

Benefits | Ngā painga

  • Competitive wages reviewed annually
  • On the job skill development and promotion opportunities
  • Join a team harnessing collaboration, growth, and innovation
  • Be part of an inclusive company that values diversity

About Us | Mō Mātou

Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainable social, environmental and cultural outcomes while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Te Uru Tāngata Centre For Workplace Inclusion,

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know any support you may need.

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Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Citycare Property

About Citycare Property

Citycare Property is a values driven organisation that builds, operates, maintains and renews the social infrastructure of Aotearoa. We are proudly kiwi owned and our shareholder’s community centric values are well aligned to the local and central government customers that entrust us to care for their assets.

We take the responsibility of being a Good Kiwi Company very seriously and we are continuously focussed on ensuring our company is a force for good particularly in the area of sustainability, at the broadest sense (social, environmental, cultural and economic).

Our company purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities. The social infrastructure we take care of are where communities gather, connect, share a sense of place and pride, and, go to receive essential services. They are at the heart of the communities we work in and this sees our team champion and prioritise local people, local businesses, and local needs.

Our organisation would not exist if it were not for the wonderful team of people that make up the Citycare Property Whānau and, to this end, People and Their Safety are at The Heart of Everything We Do. Providing opportunities for growth, meaningful career pathways and training is a priority for our business, in particular as we prepare our business for the future needs of our customers and the communities we serve.

We model and benchmark our business to be a World-Class Service Business. This sees us prioritise efficient and effective services, informed decision making and the customer being at the centre of everything we do.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Christchurch, NZ
Year Founded
1999
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