Planting and Aftercare Team Member
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Auckland, New Zealand · Contract · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
For anyone building a career in horticulture or green-space management, this Auckland contract offers solid hands-on experience with a large provider in the sector. The employer has two vacancies for Planting and Aftercare Team Member, running until 27 March 2027.
The role centres on establishing new trees in the city's public spaces: structured watering rounds, plant-health monitoring, equipment care and accurate record keeping. It suits someone who values safety and process as much as physical work.
Hours are fixed at 47.5 per week, Monday to Friday. The organisation holds AEWV accreditation from Immigration New Zealand, allowing it to sponsor skilled migrants.
Present your skills with precision: use Build AI CV to build a professional CV that highlights your licence class and any arboriculture, landscaping or parks maintenance experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver structured watering for newly established trees and vegetation in Auckland
- Operate watering trucks, tanks, pumps, hoses and associated equipment
- Assess plant health and escalate cases of stress, damage, vandalism or failure
- Assist with planting, mulching, weed control and aftercare tasks
- Complete daily pre-use inspections of vehicles and equipment
- Maintain precise watering logs and timesheets
- Hand back each worksite safe, clean and tidy
- Comply with all health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
- Contribute to the growth of Auckland's urban forest
Requirements & Eligibility
- Full Class 1 New Zealand driver licence, with Class 2 an advantage
- A high level of physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Preferred: prior experience in vegetation management, horticulture, tree planting, landscaping, parks maintenance or outdoor labouring
- Demonstrated commitment to health and safety
- Reliable work ethic
- Effective communication, both independently and within a team
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test and a Ministry of Justice check
- Positive attitude
Apply: Apply by email · WhatsApp
Visa guide: New Zealand AEWV: A Planning Guide for Indian Professionals