Gardener - Whangārei

Are you an experienced Gardener who takes pride in creating beautiful, welcoming outdoor spaces? Working on behalf of Whangārei District Council, you’ll help maintain and enhance parks and reserves across the district. From controlling invasive plants to improving garden presentation and plant health, your work will help create public spaces the community can enjoy.

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to make a visible difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing | Ngā Kawenga Takohanga Maintain gardens, parks and reserves to a high standard Control weeds and invasive plant species Support planting and garden improvement programmes Monitor plant health and complete general horticultural tasks Work independently and manage your daily schedule Help create safe, attractive spaces for the community What You’ll Bring to the Table | Ngā Mea ka Mauria e Koe Horticultural qualification or relevant industry experience Full Class 1 Driver Licence Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors Positive attitude and strong work ethic Ability to work independently and manage your workload Commitment to health, safety and continuous learning Legal right to work in Aotearoa and ability to meet pre-employment requirements Benefits | Ngā Painga Join a supportive team focused on collaboration and growth Receive training, mentoring and development opportunities Quality uniform and full PPE provided Enjoy free annual health checks, flu vaccinations and skin checks Access counselling, mental health support and wellbeing programmes Get nationwide discounts through our employee Boost programme About Us | Mō Mātou Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation dedicated to building, maintaining and renewing the places and spaces that enrich and support thriving communities across Aotearoa.

We partner with iwi, community organisations, regional councils, and central government to care for the infrastructure that matters most. Guided by our purpose, we enhance the wellbeing of our communities by creating better spaces, strengthening communities, and delivering greater outcomes for everyone. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Te Uru Tāngata

• Centre for Workplace Inclusion. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to interview, please let us know what support you may need. All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, complete a medical assessment, pass a drug and alcohol test, provide two references, and consent to a Criminal Record Check. Discover why our people love working with us here Ready to apply Click the “Apply” Button at the top of this page The QR code is available if you’d like to access this job from another device