_{13th November, 2026}

The Company:
Our client is developing a distinctive accommodation and wellness destination in Gibbston Valley, set within a large rural property. They are seeking a practical and experienced Gardener to help establish, maintain and improve the gardens, lawns, planted areas and wider grounds, ensuring outdoor spaces remain healthy, safe and well presented for guests and ongoing property development.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Gardener, your main responsibilities will include establishing, maintaining and improving gardens, lawns, landscaped areas and the wider grounds. The role combines year-round plant and lawn care with landscaping, site preparation, tree work and the safe use of grounds-maintenance equipment.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Garden and lawn care: Prepare soil and planting areas, establish and maintain plants and lawns, and complete mowing, edging, watering, weeding, pruning and mulching.
• Landscaping and site preparation: Prepare and level ground and create or maintain paths, edging, raised beds, planting areas, garden structures and other landscape features.
• Tree care and firewood: Monitor, prune and shape trees, shrubs and hedges and, within demonstrated competence, use chainsaws for suitable cutting, limb removal and firewood processing.
• Machinery and equipment: Safely operate mowers, trimmers, brush cutters, tractors and, where competent and authorised, diggers, excavators and similar plant.
• Plant health and irrigation: Monitor plant health, weeds, pests and watering needs, maintain irrigation systems and report faults or issues requiring specialist attention.
• Outdoor property upkeep: Keep paths, entrances, landscaped areas and outdoor guest spaces tidy, safe and presentable, including green-waste management and minor grounds repairs.
• Health and safety: Follow safe procedures for machinery, chainsaws, manual handling, agrichemicals and tree work, and stop or refer tasks outside your competence or authorisation.
• Team contribution: Coordinate seasonal and project work with the wider property team and plan work to minimise disruption to accommodation activities and guest areas.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• At least two years of practical gardening, grounds maintenance and/or landscaping experience
• A relevant Level 4 horticulture, gardening or landscaping qualification is preferred,
• Chainsaw and tree-felling experience would be highly desirable
• Tractor, digger, excavator or other plant-operation experience would be an advantage
• A full driver licence and relevant machinery, chainsaw or agrichemical training would be advantageous
• Complete a pre-employment drug & alcohol test on request
• Provide an up-to-date criminal record check on request

If you are a motivated and skilled Gardener who is ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Please send your resume, along with a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity.

To Apply:
Recruit NZ, part of People Inc Group, specialises in recruitment for small to medium local NZ businesses and has been New Zealand's premier recruitment agency since 2008.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV, a cover letter, and highlight your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining the team.

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