Greenspace Gardener

Get paid to work outdoors, grow your skills, and help keep your community looking its best.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week + Overtime rates and allowances
• Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
• Discounts for insurance, retail stores, gym memberships and more!
• $500 (Gross) bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Love working outdoors and take pride in creating tidy, well-maintained green spaces? Join Downer as an OSM Gardener and help keep parks, reserves, gardens, and public spaces looking their best.

In this hands-on role, you'll carry out a variety of gardening and landscaping duties including planting, pruning, weed control, edging, mulching, hedge trimming, garden maintenance, and general upkeep across designated client sites. You'll ensure all work is completed to a high standard while maintaining a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and customer service.

No two days are the same - if you enjoy physical outdoor work, being part of a supportive crew, and seeing the results of your work every day, this could be the role for you.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You will need to be physically fit, happy to work outdoors, and passionate about gardening and outdoor maintenance, along with the following:

• Full driver's licence (Class 2 an advantage) with experience in gardening, landscaping, or grounds maintenance desirable.
• Confidence using gardening equipment such as hedge trimmers, weed eaters, knapsack sprayers, and other handheld tools.
• Positive, professional, and reliable attitude with strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and take pride in maintaining outdoor spaces.
• Good communication skills and confidence interacting with the public.
• Willingness to learn, follow safety procedures, and use basic electronic devices for work tasks.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 731117, We do not accept applications via email however for more information, please contact Highvolumerecruitment@downer.co.nz

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.