NZ$20-25
Oderings Garden Centre
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
We seek a reliable and enthusiastic Landscape Gardener to join our soft landscaping team. This hands-on role focuses on the maintenance, planting, and upkeep of gardens and green spaces across residential, commercial, and public sites. You’ll work in a team environment where attention to detail, plant knowledge, and pride in presentation are key. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepare garden beds and planting areas, including soil cultivation, mulching, and composting * Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals in accordance with planting plans and seasonal guidelines * Perform general garden maintenance including weeding, pruning, trimming, and deadheading * Carry out lawn care tasks such as mowing, edging, fertilising, and pest/disease control * Install and maintain irrigation systems under supervision * Monitor plant health and identify issues such as nutrient deficiencies, pest infestations, or diseases * Use hand tools and small horticultural machinery safely and efficiently * Ensure a tidy and professional appearance of all landscaped areas * Comply with Health & Safety policies, wear required PPE, and report any hazards or incidents immediately * Support the team with seasonal tasks such as mulching, leaf clearance, and frost protection measures SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Experience in soft landscaping, gardening, or horticulture is preferred. * Basic understanding of plant care, pruning techniques, and seasonal garden cycles * Physically fit and capable of performing repetitive outdoor work in all weather conditions * Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high presentation standards * Able to follow instructions and work both independently and as part of a team * Class 1 Driver’s Licence preferred (manual transmission advantageous) * Site Safe or Horticultural training certifications are a plus WORKING CONDITIONS * Outdoor work across multiple garden and landscape sites * Physical duties including lifting, bending, kneeling, and prolonged standing * Work is weather-dependent; early starts may be required during peak seasons * Some travel between sites may be required – company vehicles may be provided where applicable