"Gardener"

Job Details

Reference # 30661

Posted on 10 Feb 2026

Closes on 24 Feb 2026 23:55

Location(s) Christchurch

Expertise Works, Trades & Services

Job level(s) Experienced

Work type(s) Continuing (Permanent) full-time

More details (document) PD Gardener Jan 2026.pdf

Te Ratonga Whakahere Paenga | Facilities Management

University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

5 weeks annual leave + 5 days university holidays

Generous superannuation provisions (up to 6.75% employer contribution)

Monday – Friday 7:30am-4pm

2x Continuing (permanent) positions

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!

He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Gardener? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

You will maintain garden beds, shrubs, and trees. Your day will be broken up with tasks such as landscaping, trimming, spraying, lawn mowing, and blowing campus paths/roads/paved areas.

At times you may be required to work at heights in a Mobile Elevated Work Platform, use horticultural machinery, and operate ride-on mowers.

Mōu | Who You Are

You are an experienced horticulturalist with at least 5+ years' experience. Less experience would be considered if you hold a relevant qualification (Diploma or Level 3 Certificate in Amenity Horticulture).

You have experience working with horticultural machinery, operating hedge trimmers and chain saws. You have a passion for gardening and great plant knowledge.

You must have a clean and current full NZ driver's licence.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The Gardening Team is part of the wider Facilities Management Department who are highly knowledgeable, welcoming, and sociable. Our tight knit Team is passionate about the work that we do and are proud of our campus.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued.

UC’s benefits approach is shaped by Ngā Uara | Our Values Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga. They are designed to be relevant, support and inspire our people, they include:

5 weeks annual leave + 5 days university holidays

UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility

Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development and study opportunities

Supportive working environment

A wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel

On-campus staff discounts including UC RecCentre

Living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand

A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 24 February 2026 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.