HEAD GARDENER
Are you an experienced gardener who is passionate about what you do? Have a creative flair? Experienced at leading a team? Want a new challenge?
Summary about this job
Gardening & Landscaping
Company: Drake New Zealand - Auckland City
Location: Waikato
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-6-236-3182
Fax: +64-4-636-4604
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Detail information about job HEAD GARDENER. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Award winning beautifully landscaped gardens
- Lots of variety - no day is the same
- Learning and development opportunities
You'll be doing:
- Maintain 25 acres of grounds and beautiful gardens in a resort style village setting in Auckland
- Ensure a great aesthetic appearance
- Ensuring safety of all the grounds area
- There's lot of variety i.e. bowling green, water features, residential and shared areas
- Leading a team of 3 to showcase these beautifully landscaped gardens
- Undertake the management of all garden maintenance and/or refurbishment garden work
- Planning and implementation of garden maintenance programmes
- Carry out residents' maintenance requests - work in a friendly and helpful manner with residents
To thrive in this role you'll have:
- Previous gardening/landscaping experience
- Industry qualification preferred
- A passion and flair for gardening
- Ability to lead and mentor a team
- Very good communication and relationship building skills
- Energetic and physically fit
- Experience with chemical application and spraying
You'll reap the benefits of:
- Competitive $
- Showcasing these award winning gardens in a resort style village setting
- Training and development opportunities
- A culture that celebrates success and kindness
- No day is the same
- Supportive management team
You'll be joining:
The village features architecturally designed independent townhouses and apartments, serviced apartments, and a care centre, set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens. The resort-style facilities include an all-weather bowling green, petanque court, indoor heated swimming pool, spa, library, gymnasium, hair and beauty salon, shop, bar, internet cafe and more.
If you are an experienced gardener or landscaper with creative flair who is looking for the next challenge I'd love to hear from you! Phone Sharman on 09 379 1384 or email me at: [email protected] or Apply on-line now!