Planting and Aftercare Team Member
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Auckland, New Zealand · Contract · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
If you would rather spend your working day outside than at a desk, New Zealand's largest green asset management provider has two full-time Planting and Aftercare Team Member roles across the Auckland region. They are fixed term until 27 March 2027.
You would help plant and look after new trees and greenery in parks, reserves, streets and other public spaces, helping the city's urban forest grow. Hours are steady, Monday to Friday, at 47.5 hours a week until March 2027. The company holds Immigration NZ accreditation, which allows it to sponsor workers on an Accredited Employer Work Visa.
Note your driving licence classes, any horticulture or groundwork you have done and the equipment you can run. Draft an Auckland tree planting and watering crew CV with Build AI CV that shows you are happy working outdoors.
Key Responsibilities
- Water young trees and plants across the region, running water trucks, tanks, pumps, hoses and other kit
- Check plant health and report trees that are damaged, stressed, vandalised or dead
- Help with mulching, weeding, planting and general aftercare
- Do daily checks on vehicles and equipment
- Keep accurate watering records and timesheets
- Leave every site safe, clean and tidy, following all health, safety, environmental and quality rules
Requirements & Eligibility
- Full Class 1 New Zealand driver licence (Class 2 is an advantage)
- Very fit and willing to work outdoors whatever the weather
- Experience in horticulture, landscaping, parks maintenance, tree planting, vegetation management or outdoor labouring is preferred
- Strongly committed to health and safety
- Reliable, hard-working and positive
- Good communication, whether working alone or with a team
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical
- Able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a Ministry of Justice check
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