Parks Maintenance Person - Temporary Position

Kia hiwa rā! 

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Amenity Gardener on a temporary basis with expertise in maintaining and enhancing green spaces. Proficient in the care of annual bedding displays, roses, shrub beds, and general landscape maintenance. Dedicated to delivering high-quality horticultural standards with attention to detail and seasonal requirements.

This role will be based out of our Wairakei Road office covering the Christchurch area. Working on behalf of Christchurch Council, Citycare Property maintains parks and reserves. This role will transform our parks and reserves into havens of natural beauty! While we prioritise eliminating pesky plants, we're also dedicated to enriching the park experience. From enhancing horticultural aesthetics to elevating visitor enjoyment, we're committed to creating vibrant and welcoming spaces for everyone to enjoy. Join us in revitalising your favourite green spaces!"

What You’ll Be Doing | Ngā Kawenga Takohanga

Completing work on both a proactive, reactive and scheduled basis 

Ensuring that parks and reserves are kept free of pest plants and the annual bedding displays  

Maintenance of planted areas of native plants; assisting with planting out areas of native plants 

Working in our manual or chemical gardening team

Working in the rain gardens, laying stone chips and tidying

What We’re Looking For| Ā Mātou e Rapu Ana:

Current Growsafe Certificate (desirable)

Industry experience

Full Class 1 driver licence 

Physical fitness 

Strong work ethic and great communication 

Friendly and approachable - you may interact with residents in the community! 

Passion for the local community 

Benefits | Ngā painga

Join a team harnessing collaboration, growth, and innovation.

Be part of an inclusive company that values diversity.

About Us | Whakapā mai

Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainability across social, environmental, cultural, and economic dimensions, while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Diversity Works, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if you have any preferences or requirements that will support you to perform at your best.

All applicants must have a current right to work in New Zealand, pass a pre-employment drug test, Ministry of Justice check and provide a reference.

Apply Now: We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so please don’t hesitate to apply.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!