Landscape Gardener

Landscape Gardener | Shotover Mowing

Location: Queenstown

• Get paid to work in the great outdoors of Queenstown
• Work with a fun, energetic and supportive team
• Learn on the job and gain new skills
• Competitive pay

About us

We’ve been working around the Queenstown area for the past 6 years. We are a local Queenstown garden and landscape company that pride ourselves on the great work we do for our customers across the Queenstown District.

We are a team full of variety, from fully qualified experienced members of staff, to those looking to develop new skills and experiences, making the Queenstown experience even more memorable.

What is the role?

We are expanding our team in time for Queenstown Spring and Summer seasons. We’re after a couple of extra hands — one full-time summer role and one casual position until Christmas.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who doesn’t mind working in a physical environment and is able to communicate clearly. We spend our time working outdoors with tasks ranging from regular lawn and garden maintenance through to residential and commercial landscaping - no two days are the same.

Gardening experience is preferred, but we appreciate not everyone has this! We provide full training that includes; landscaping and gardening skills, equipment use, and safe handling processes. Comfortable with all aspects of garden care, including weed spraying and other physical tasks.

We work Monday to Friday, with an 8:00am start and a finish time of 5:00pm most days (seasonal).

Qualifications & experience

• Gardening experience is preferred, however a keen attitude and strong willingness to learn goes a long way;
• Having excellent communication skills are important to us;
• You are able to thrive in team environment and will add value to our team;
• To have excellent attention to detail and the initiative to solve problems;
• To be fit & healthy, ready for physical work.

What we can offer you…

• The opportunity to develop current and new skills within the gardening and landscape industry;
• A positive team culture;
• A flexible working environment;
• Work paid for social events - through our ‘Social Club’;
• The chance to meet like minded new people from a variety of backgrounds.

To apply

If this sounds like it’s for you, check out our website and social media to meet some of the team;

Website - www.shotovermowing.com

Instagram - @shotovermowing

Facebook - Shotover Mowing

To apply, please reach out introducing yourself, to Brendon on 03 974 4350 or brendon@shotovermowing.com.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $23.50 – $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person