Planting and Aftercare Team Member
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Auckland, New Zealand · Contract · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
New Zealand's biggest green asset manager is hiring two full-time Planting and Aftercare Team Members in Auckland on fixed terms ending 27 March 2027. The outdoor work looks after new trees and plants in parks, reserves, streets and other public places, so the city's urban forest can flourish.
Hours are regular, Monday to Friday, totalling 47.5 per week until March 2027. The employer is an accredited employer under the AEWV scheme and can sponsor suitable migrant hires.
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Key Responsibilities
- Give water to newly planted trees and plants across Auckland, operating trucks, tanks, pumps, hoses and other equipment
- Watch the health of plants and flag trees that are damaged, stressed, vandalised or have failed
- Assist with mulching, weeding and planting, and with general aftercare
- Check vehicles and equipment each day, and keep accurate records of watering and timesheets
- Leave sites tidy, clean and safe while meeting every health, safety, environmental and quality requirement
Requirements & Eligibility
- A full Class 1 New Zealand driver licence (Class 2 is an advantage)
- Good physical fitness, and willingness to work outside in every kind of weather
- Preferred: past work in horticulture, landscaping, parks maintenance, tree planting, vegetation management or outdoor labouring
- A firm commitment to health and safety
- A reliable, positive worker who communicates well alone or in a team
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing and a Ministry of Justice check
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