This role sits within the Destination Group which includes the Waikato Museum, Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct, Hamilton Gardens, H3 Venues (GLOBOX Arena and Events Centre, Claudelands, FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park).
All our functions within the group have a clear role to play in promoting Kirikiriroa Hamilton as a great place to live or visit. Through our work, we strive to ensure the city has a thriving event scene and world-class destinations, bringing economic, cultural and social benefits to our city. We align to one of Council's main priorities – a fun city with lots to do!
Job Description
He angituutanga: The opportunity
Passionate about grounds keeping and maintaining stunning green spaces? Join our dedicated team at Hamilton Gardens, one of New Zealand's most beloved horticultural destinations!
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Groundsperson to join our team on a permanent basis working full time Sunday to Thursday.
As part of our Hamilton Gardens Operations team, you’ll assist in maintaining our lawns and water features plus ensuring the grounds and facilities are presented to a high standard for our local and international visitors. A key area will be the wonderful new precinct and visitor arrival area for Hamilton Gardens.
Along with your grounds maintenance experience you will have proven ability operating associated machinery and equipment. Road frontage maintenance is also included in this job and working on the road qualifications (STMS) would be an advantage.
What does a day in this job look like?
- Maintain and enhance the beauty of Hamilton Gardens' extensive gardens and landscapes.
- Completing a routine maintenance schedule across the Gardens to specifications.
- Setting up traffic management to ensure safety of crews working near our roading network.
- Check for any damages on the Garden grounds and reporting where necessary.
- Interacting with visitors, providing exceptional customer service, and sharing your knowledge about the space.
At Hamilton Gardens, we have a supportive and united team culture, where everyone is a team player, and we celebrate good news and successes together with celebratory shouts and have fun. We value generosity of spirit, open-mindedness, and a positive mindset with a can-do attitude.
Staff are continually updated on best practices in working procedures and the use of machinery and equipment. We embrace a perpetual learning culture that encourages new ideas and technology in the industry. Our staff also have the opportunity to experience different landscapes and plantings through rotation across various gardens, allowing for cross-skilling and development.
Attitude is Everything!
A good sense of humour is important, given the nature of the job and working outdoors in various weather conditions. While qualifications are valuable, we value a positive attitude and eagerness to learn, as we can nurture individuals into great gardeners or ground-staff with the wealth of experience and knowledge within our team.
Qualifications
Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with the team and contribute to a positive work environment.
- STMS qualifications an advantage.
- Physical fitness and the ability to perform outdoor tasks in various weather conditions.
- Ability to work a weekend roster is required.
- NZ/Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
- A valid and full NZ Driver’s Licence.
- A sense of humour and a positive attitude, especially when dealing with mundane tasks.
Additional Information
He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?
The hourly rate for this job is $29.05.
Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer
- Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Two Wellbeing days per year.
- Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
- Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
- Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.
Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!
- View the position description.
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- Complete your application.
Applications close on 8/9/2025.
Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.
Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.
All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here
It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.
As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.
This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.