Gardener

Corde; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscape and horticulture company in Canterbury is seeking a dedicated Gardener to join their Parks & Reserves team. This role involves maintaining the parks and gardens while working collaboratively with a supportive team. Main responsibilities include general garden care, vegetation control, and adhering to health and safety practices. Applicants must hold a Class 1 Driver Licence and be physically fit. Exciting opportunities for career growth and a great work culture are offered.

Benefits

Birthday leave after 1 year

Retail discounts

Career opportunities through training & development

Qualifications

• Full Class 1 Driver Licence is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks and reserves on a reactive or scheduled basis.
• General garden care including planting and maintenance.
• Vegetation control and horticultural spraying.

Skills

Physically fit

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Health and safety commitment

Job description

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

We have an opportunity for a dedicated and skilled Gardener to join our Parks & Reserves team based in Rolleston. In this role, you’ll play an important part in maintaining the parks and gardens that make the Selwyn District thrive. Working alongside a supportive team, you’ll help keep our community spaces vibrant and inviting.

Your responsibilities will include the maintenance of parks and reserves, both on a reactive or scheduled basis, in line with contract specifications. This involves garden care, annual bedding displays (planting and maintenance), vegetation control, horticultural spraying, basic weeding, line trimming, and mulching.

If you’re passionate about horticulture and want to work in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful districts, we’d love to hear from you. Join our team and grow your career with us today!

• Full Class 1 Driver Licence (essential)
• Physically fit, self‑motivated, and positive
• Committed to health and safety practices
• Able to work as part of a team and to deadlines

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai

• Birthday leave after 1 year, retail discounts and a great working culture!
• Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones
• Career opportunities through training & development
• Varied and interesting work everyday
• An innovative company with diverse projects

The company is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates are required to pass a pre‑employment medical, drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ link. Or email your CV and Cover Letter to [e-mail] .

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please note that as this role is advertised over the holiday period, we will be reviewing applications in the new year and will respond from 12 January 2026.