Horticulturalist

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Property Services have an opportunity for a Horticulturist  to join their team. The main purpose of this role is to undertake development and maintenance based on the annual maintenance plan of the landscaped gardens, recreational grounds, rare plant collections and other external horticultural areas to provide a welcoming and pleasant environment for staff, students, and visitors to the University.

This is a  full-time (40 hours per week), permanent opportunity .
The salary band is H ($58,300-$72,700), dependent on skills and experience.
For more detailed information, please refer to the  Position Description.

Qualifications

Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Motuhake

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a National Certificate Level 3 or above in Horticulture.
• Be Grow-safe accredited.
• Have Horticultural and chemical handling certification/registration.
• Have 1-year full time Commercial or Parks Garden maintenance experience.
• Have sound knowledge of plant species and appropriate care.
• Have good communication skills.

Additional Information

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit  Staff Benefits .

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 29 April 2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. Please reach out to Jason Paulger, via , for any questions.  Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

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