Horticulturalist / Experienced Gardener

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Property Services have an opportunity for an horticulturist or experienced gardener to join their team.  The main purpose of this role is to undertake development and maintenance based on the annual maintenance plan of the landscaped gardens, recreational grounds, rare plant collections and other external horticultural areas to provide a welcoming and pleasant environment for staff, students, and visitors to the University.This is a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent opportunity.The salary range will be discussed upon interview, dependent on skills and experience.For more detailed information, please refer to the Important Skills | Nga Pukenga MotuhakeTo be successful in this role, you will:Have a National Certificate Level 3 or above in Horticulture.Be Grow-safe accredited.Have Horticultural and chemical handling certification/registration.Have 1-year full time Commercial or Parks Garden maintenance experience.Have sound knowledge of plant species and appropriate care.Have good communication skills.Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the worlds most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)Up to company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit .Me pehea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 9 April 2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.Please reach out to Jason Paulger, via , for any questions. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.