Do you have an eye for detail and a green thumb? Do you dream of immersing yourself in the beauty of Walter Peak's lakeside gardens? If so, we've got the perfect opportunity for you!
Join our Walter Peak gardening team and become the curator of nature's masterpieces. Picture yourself tending to vibrant blooms and sculpting landscapes that captivate the senses. We're on the lookout for a dedicated, self-reliant, and dependable gardener to bring their expertise to our enchanting sanctuary.
This isn't just a job; it's an invitation to be part of something extraordinary. As a full-time member of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting the summer magic that awaits our guests at Walter Peak.
In this role, you'll: Collaborate on annual planting plans, ensuring our gardens showcase the perfect seasonal palette.
Skillfully prepare and maintain seed beds, nurturing the growth of a stunning array of flora.
Plant, propagate, and breathe life into trees, shrubs, bulbs, hedges, bushes, and flowers.
Transform lawn areas into lush havens through weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering, and mowing.
Install irrigation systems where required.
Shape plants through precise pruning, thoughtful tree care, and installation of support structures.
Craft softscape and hardscape features that harmonise with the surroundings.
Combat pests and diseases with a strategic hand, ensuring our gardens thrive.
We are looking for someone who: Has a good working knowledge of different plant types, preparing garden beds, plant maintenance and pruning.
Has working knowledge of horticulture.
Is hardworking with a can-do attitude.
Is a proven team player with excellent communication skills as you'll be working with a small, close-knit team at Walter Peak.
What do you get out of this? Permanent Full-Time role
Medical insurance included in your remuneration package
Some amazing staff benefits including a free Cardrona x Treble Cone Pass, and additional discounts on F&B, retail, rentals, lessons & accommodation.
Take a friend along to experience RealNZ's unforgettable adventures, either for free or at a fantastic discount. Explore thrilling jet boating, rafting, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford and Doubtful Sound, and discover Rakiura.
Who are we? We are real people in real places delivering real experiences. Enabled by tourism, our vision is to be a leading conservation business. We are committed to the future of sustainable tourism while honouring our past. Our guest centric attitude is fuelled by our promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.
Here at RealNZ we encourage people to be themselves, respect the environments we operate in and respect each other. We are committed to empowering people, so they can have a voice, be heard and be present.
Our people and our experiences stretch across our most remote islands and fiords to our snow-capped maunga; we are a diverse group of people, and our passion to share incredible environments and experiences with guests drives us every day. Join us on our mission to conserve nature, share our history and culture and have fun every step of the way.
How to apply Click Apply now to be taken to our careers page.
Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role off to any further applications.
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