Horticultural Apprentice

Overview

Three-year horticultural apprenticeship at Auckland Botanic Gardens, earning NZ Certs.

Key Responsibilities

• garden maintenance
• visitor engagement
• machinery operation
• plant conservation
• record keeping

Tasks

-Maintain gardens and plant collections to high presentation standards -Assist with education programmes, events, and visitor engagement -Participate in structured training, including plant identification and horticultural courses -Operate a range of machinery and tools safely and effectively -Support plant conservation and contribute to botanical records

Requirements

• driver's licence
• ncea 2
• ms office
• growsafe
• horticulture cert
• first aid

What You Bring

-Based at the Auckland Botanic Gardens -A clean, full NZ driver’s licence (manual driving skills desirable) -Minimum NCEA Level 2 or Year 12 secondary school completion -Proficient in record keeping and basic computer skills (MS Office Suite) -Growsafe certification for safe agrichemical use -Safe operation and maintenance of horticultural machinery -Achieve level 3 and level 4 New Zealand Certificates in Horticultural Services (Amenity) -A passion for plants, with basic horticultural knowledge and practical experience preferred -First aid -Visitor experience -Enjoys working outdoors

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Benefits

-Plant and amenity collections -Three years fixed-term full time apprenticeship -Asset maintenance

About Auckland Council

-The Council ensures the delivery of a wide range of local services, including public transport, water management, and community facilities. -It operates across multiple sectors, including urban development, transportation, utilities, and environmental services. -Auckland Council has been instrumental in shaping the city’s sustainability initiatives and long-term planning strategies. -The Council’s work delivers everything from parks and libraries to waste management and housing. -Notable projects include the development of public transportation networks and enhancing green spaces. -Auckland's unique location as a coastal city drives the Council's focus on managing marine and water resources sustainably.

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Security Clearance

-subject to drug, alcohol and police screening as part of pre‑employment checks.