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The Botanic Gardens team are recruiting for our Parks Urban Forest team. You will be part of a team of specialists dedicated to the planting and care of juvenile trees within the City's Parks.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
Trees are vitally important to the urban environment, and planting more of them is crucial to the ongoing health and livability of Christchurch City. Not only do they provide shade and beauty, but they are also integral to the health and wellbeing of the entire community. Trees purify the air we breathe, helping to reduce pollution and mitigate the effects of climate change. They provide vital habitats for a range of wildlife, and they help to reduce stormwater runoff, which can otherwise lead to flooding and soil erosion.
Christchurch City has long understood the importance of Urban trees which is reflected in its reputation as the garden city and its recent development of the Urban Forest Plan.
To meet the goals of the Urban Forest Plan we will be significantly increasing our tree planting within our Urban Parks with an aim to reach 40% canopy cover across all our public open spaces.
To achieve this, Council will be establishing an Urban Forest Planting team within the Parks unit. A key outcome of this team will be undertake planting within our Urban parks and nurture them for the first five years of their establishment.
About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
As a member of this team your key responsibilities will be to:
Planting of trees
Watering of trees
Mulching and staking of new trees
Weed control
Formative pruning of trees
Assist with community planting days
Assisting in the Collection of propagation material
Assisting in the Production, processing and dispatch of plant collections from the Councils Nursery
Requirements of the role:
At least 3 years previous experience working with trees and / or gardens as a practical placement
Level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent
Current full class 1 drivers license
Experience delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining stakeholder relationships
If you feel this role is for you, apply today with an up to date CV and cover letter.
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:
Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.
Additional information:
Hours of work - Full time (37.5 - 40 hours) Monday to Friday
Position - Permanent, full-time
Location - This position is primarily based at Botanic Gardens
Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $67,635 - $75,150 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Close Date - 11/03/2026
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
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The Botanic Gardens team are recruiting for our Parks Urban Forest team. You will be part of a team of specialists dedicated to the planting and care of juvenile trees within the City's Parks.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
Trees are vitally important to the urban environment, and planting more of them is crucial to the ongoing health and livability of Christchurch City. Not only do they provide shade and beauty, but they are also integral to the health and wellbeing of the entire community. Trees purify the air we breathe, helping to reduce pollution and mitigate the effects of climate change. They provide vital habitats for a range of wildlife, and they help to reduce stormwater runoff, which can otherwise lead to flooding and soil erosion.
Christchurch City has long understood the importance of Urban trees which is reflected in its reputation as the garden city and its recent development of the Urban Forest Plan.
To meet the goals of the Urban Forest Plan we will be significantly increasing our tree planting within our Urban Parks with an aim to reach 40% canopy cover across all our public open spaces.
To achieve this, Council will be establishing an Urban Forest Planting team within the Parks unit. A key outcome of this team will be undertake planting within our Urban parks and nurture them for the first five years of their establishment.
About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
As a member of this team your key responsibilities will be to:
Planting of trees
Watering of trees
Mulching and staking of new trees
Weed control
Formative pruning of trees
Assist with community planting days
Assisting in the Collection of propagation material
Assisting in the Production, processing and dispatch of plant collections from the Councils Nursery
Requirements of the role:
At least 3 years previous experience working with trees and / or gardens as a practical placement
Level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent
Current full class 1 drivers license
Experience delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining stakeholder relationships
If you feel this role is for you, apply today with an up to date CV and cover letter.
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:
Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.
Additional information:
Hours of work - Full time (37.5 - 40 hours) Monday to Friday
Position - Permanent, full-time
Location - This position is primarily based at Botanic Gardens
Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $67,635 - $75,150 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Close Date - 11/03/2026
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Parks and Gardens Maintenance Officer - Urban Forest position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Christchurch offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
