Expression of Interest - South Wairarapa

Green by Nature are currently in the process of submitting a tender for the Southern Wairarapa Open Spaces work for the South Wairarapa District Council.

We are seeking expressions of interest from candidates looking for a job opportunity in the below-skilled roles:

• Team Manager Horticulture
• Horticulturists (Minimum Level 4 qualification)
• Gardeners
• Mower Operators
• Facilities Operators

If you have a Level 3/4 Certificate in Horticulture, GrowSafe, Registered Chemical Applicator certification or other relevant qualifications, we'd love to discuss your fit for our proposed tender.

Once the submission has been made and we hear the outcome of our bid, we will advise of the outcome of your application! The start date is tentatively scheduled for 1st November 2026. If successful, we will begin interview, background checks and assigning contracts around late September, early October 2026.

We are looking at depot locations of Greytown, Martinborough or Featherstone.

What We Can Offer:

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with other professionals, gain further knowledge and experience, and develop your career in greenspace maintenance. We offer guaranteed work hours with the opportunity to increase based on operational needs, a performance-based wage that is reviewed annually, and an annual $300 wellness benefit (after qualifying period). You'll also receive a work phone which is permitted for personal use and your usual PPE and Uniform requirements too.

Green by Nature is a business that specialises in Sports Turf Management, Full Facility Parks Maintenance, Landscaping and Horticulture company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have 2000+ employees, have been an industry leader for over 30 years and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities.

In accordance with our Drug and Alcohol policy, successful applicants will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug test. Along with two satisfactory reference checks, NZ Work Eligibility Checks and NZTA Driver Checks.