Assistant Gardener - Street Landscapes

Full job description
Full-time
Group: Customer & Community

Company Description
This role sits in the Council’s Community Group, which comprises of community focused services such as Hamilton Pool, Parks and Recreation, Hamilton City Libraries and the city’s three main visitor attractions.

The Parks and Recreation team maintain and development of Hamilton’s Park network for our community. Our work ensures Hamilton is beautiful, fun, connected, and meets our community wants and needs, making our city one we’re all proud of.

Job Description
He angituutanga: The opportunity

What does a day in this job look like?

Daily maintenance of street landscapes
Supporting gardening activities across the city
Assist the wider team at times
Will I be a good fit?

If you show up with your positive attitude and want to add to the harmony and cooperation of the team
If you’re eager to achieve results
YES, you’ll fit right in!

Qualifications
Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

A Grow Safe qualification and previous gardening experience would be advantageous
Experience with Traffic management set ups and compliance along with the Traffic controller/ STMS qualification would be desirable.
Current Full New Zealand Driver License
Knowledge and experience of the use and maintenance of general tools, plant and equipment
Good communication skills
A solid work ethic and a willingness to work in all weathers
An understanding of Health and Safety requirements working in this industry
Good knowledge of amenity plants.
This job is for you if you are:

Open and honest – you have a good understanding of yourself and others around you and able to give and take feedback
Someone who places great importance on maintaining their work relationships
Versatile – able to fill in when other staff are away in the wider team and fill in for their Leading Hand at times
Adaptive in thinking – able to adjust parks maintenance schedules accordingly
Focused to detail and have the ability to problem solve.
A great manager of time who is action orientated, steady and reliable.
(It’s also for you if you don’t meet EVERY one of these points. These are our nice-to-haves, not our must-haves!)

Additional Information
He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

Circa $27.80 per hour dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

You’ll have access to a range of benefits (HCC) including:

Opportunities for professional development
Two Wellbeing days per year
Free health insurance from through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted membership rates for family members
Free annual health checks and flu vaccination
Ability to purchase additional annual leave
Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement
Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.
Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!


Closing Date: 15/06/2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.


All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

 
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