Education & Partnerships Specialist

Job description
Bring your plant knowledge and/or experience in environmental education to a thriving workplace where ideas grow
Opportunities to be at the forefront and lead community-based engagement initiatives for the Botanic Gardens
Work with a passionate and dedicated team


Do you have proven experience in working within horticulture or another environmental-related setting? Do you have a passion for plants and the ability to convey your knowledge to others in our community?

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

This role will combine your knowledge, passion and communication skills including public speaking in a variety of ways. Key aspects of the role include delivering community-based education programmes, coordinating interpretation projects and programmes including walks, talks, displays, brochure and worksheet collateral and digital-based information. With over 100 volunteers this role is also responsible for coordinating the volunteer programme with the support of other staff.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

The successful candidate will have effective time management, good self-motivation and an excellent eye for detail. We seek someone with a level 6 qualification, preferably in horticulture, or equivalent, with experience in delivering education or community-based programmes. Naturally, we need you to be a confident speaker with the ability to communicate your passion and expertise engagingly.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

The role sits within the Visitor Services team - you'll be one of the key faces of Auckland Botanic Gardens to the community with the ability to directly inspire, excite and engage communities from all walks of life.

You'll enjoy actively being in touch with stakeholders in the plant/garden and arts community - being the eyes and ears of what's happening in their communities and keeping them engaged with initiatives of interest at Auckland Botanic Gardens. This is a fantastic role for someone keen to leverage their broad technical horticultural knowledge, along with their passion for educating and inspiring others, to a new level.

T he Auckland Botanic Gardens stretches across 65 hectares of land and is home to over 10,000 plants from around the world. There are comprehensive collections of ornamental plants and extensive displays of native and introduced plants. This is a great workplace where ideas grow and the team is passionate, hardworking and dedicated!

Furthermore, as a Council employee, you’ll gain access to a vast range of benefits and discounts, including discounted financial services and insurance, Auckland Art Gallery membership, entertainment and lifestyle discounts and more. Click link to find out more

Applications close 4th February 2026

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.