Ventia is hiring Trades Assistants in Auckland to support horticulture and landscaping work across parks and green spaces. Duties include garden maintenance (planting, pruning, fertilizing, mulching), seasonal bed rotations, pest plant removal, and operating small gardening equipment.
Candidates should have gardening/horticulture experience, a Class 1 driver’s license, strong safety awareness, and a passion for outdoor work. The role offers training, career growth, health benefits, retail discounts, and a supportive team environment.
Full job description
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Ongoing Training and Support
- Multiple Career Paths
- A down to earth working environment
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Access to the Boost App for retail and fuel discounts
- Enjoy Southern Cross- Health Essentials Plan coverage
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking Trades Assistants to join our team of skilled, talented and passionate horticulturalists, and landscapers. You will be responsible for maintaining and creating some of the most beautiful parks and greenspaces across Auckland. With a great team culture, career development opportunities and a competitive hourly rate, what’s not to like.
KEY TASKS
- Removal of pest plants
- Using an array of small plant equipment
ABOUT YOU
- Experience in gardening/horticulture
- Have a passion for working outdoors and love to see the fruits of your labour
- Are committed to providing the absolute best quality workmanship for our Customers
- Have a class one drivers license
- We won’t budge on safety
- Willing to embrace change and new possibilities
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds.
How to apply
Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.
The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act 1991.
