Gardener
Equippeople ·www.equippeople.co.nz
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EQUIP People are looking for an experienced Gardener to join a well-established horticultural team in Wellington for an 8-week temporary assignment.
This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces. You'll be helping care for landscaped gardens, plant collections, amenity areas and public spaces while supporting the wider team with day-to-day horticultural work.
If you have solid gardening, landscaping or horticultural experience and enjoy working outdoors, we'd like to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Planting, weeding, mulching, watering and general garden maintenance
- Maintaining garden beds, shrub borders, landscaped areas and amenity spaces
- Assisting with seasonal planting and bedding programmes
- Monitoring and carrying out basic checks on irrigation systems
- Cleaning and maintaining pathways, garden assets and signage
- Operating and completing routine maintenance on gardening tools and equipment
- Assisting with soil improvement and plant health programmes
- Working safely and contributing positively within a team environment
What We're Looking For
- Previous gardening, landscaping, grounds maintenance or horticultural experience
- Strong work ethic and good attention to detail
- Physically fit and comfortable completing outdoor manual work
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
- Reliable, punctual and well organised
- Good time management skills and the ability to follow direction
- Full New Zealand driver licence preferred
- Horticultural qualifications or industry certifications are advantageous but practical experience will also be considered
What's On Offer
- $29.90 per hour
- Full-time hours
- 8-week temporary assignment
- Start date of 10 August 2026
- Weekly pay through EQUIP People
- Opportunity to work with an experienced horticultural team
- Meaningful work helping maintain quality Wellington outdoor spaces
Apply Now
If you have gardening or horticultural experience and take pride in maintaining outdoor spaces to a high standard, apply now with your CV.
For a confidential discussion, contact Cole McKenzie at EQUIP People.
FREEPHONE: 028 2550 5450 (calls only)
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New jobs are added regularly. Check out our current opportunities at www.equippeople.co.nz and find your next move.
This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces. You'll be helping care for landscaped gardens, plant collections, amenity areas and public spaces while supporting the wider team with day-to-day horticultural work.
If you have solid gardening, landscaping or horticultural experience and enjoy working outdoors, we'd like to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Planting, weeding, mulching, watering and general garden maintenance
- Maintaining garden beds, shrub borders, landscaped areas and amenity spaces
- Assisting with seasonal planting and bedding programmes
- Monitoring and carrying out basic checks on irrigation systems
- Cleaning and maintaining pathways, garden assets and signage
- Operating and completing routine maintenance on gardening tools and equipment
- Assisting with soil improvement and plant health programmes
- Working safely and contributing positively within a team environment
What We're Looking For
- Previous gardening, landscaping, grounds maintenance or horticultural experience
- Strong work ethic and good attention to detail
- Physically fit and comfortable completing outdoor manual work
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
- Reliable, punctual and well organised
- Good time management skills and the ability to follow direction
- Full New Zealand driver licence preferred
- Horticultural qualifications or industry certifications are advantageous but practical experience will also be considered
What's On Offer
- $29.90 per hour
- Full-time hours
- 8-week temporary assignment
- Start date of 10 August 2026
- Weekly pay through EQUIP People
- Opportunity to work with an experienced horticultural team
- Meaningful work helping maintain quality Wellington outdoor spaces
Apply Now
If you have gardening or horticultural experience and take pride in maintaining outdoor spaces to a high standard, apply now with your CV.
For a confidential discussion, contact Cole McKenzie at EQUIP People.
FREEPHONE: 028 2550 5450 (calls only)
NOT THE RIGHT ROLE?
New jobs are added regularly. Check out our current opportunities at www.equippeople.co.nz and find your next move.
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Gardener role?
Equippeople is hiring for the Gardener position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Gardener job located?
The Gardener role with Equippeople is based in Wellington, NZ.
What does the Gardener role pay?
Equippeople lists the Gardener role at NZD 28–30 per hour.
Is the Gardener role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Equippeople.
What experience level is the Gardener role?
The Gardener position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Gardener role at Equippeople?
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