Gardener/Maintenance - Fixed-Term

• Gardener/Maintenance । Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Fixed Term for 12 months, Part-Time । 32 hours per fortnight (0.4 FTE)
• Perfect for someone with gardening or horticulture experience looking for flexibility through part‑time hours.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and capable Gardener/Groundskeeper to join our Facilities & Maintenance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. In this role you’ll help maintain the grounds, gardens, and external environments across Hawke’s Bay Hospital and surrounding Health NZ sites in both Hastings and Napier.

Your day-to-day mahi will involve a broad range of groundskeeping and gardening duties, including caring for trees, shrubs and gardens, maintaining lawns and planting areas, routine grounds maintenance, and ensuring paths and paved surfaces remain safe and tidy. You’ll also be responsible for weed control, spraying, rubbish removal, general outdoor upkeep, and the safe operation and maintenance of grounds and gardening equipment.

This is a practical, hands-on role that supports a welcoming, safe and well-maintained environment for patients, whānau, staff and the wider community.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be part of the Facilities Maintenance team, working closely with the Head Gardener, Maintenance Manager, and wider maintenance and facilities staff. The team is committed to ensuring all Health NZ sites are safe, functional and visually appealing.

Collaboration, communication and reliability are central to the team’s approach. You will also interact with contractors, suppliers, and members of the public while representing Health NZ in a professional, friendly manner.

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About you

You’re someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in keeping grounds looking their best, and brings a practical, reliable and safety‑focused approach to your mahi.

You will have:

• A horticultural qualification or equivalent practical groundskeeping experience
• A current full driver’s licence
• The ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Good time‑management and the ability to prioritise work effectively
• A sound understanding of health and safety requirements
• Self‑motivation and the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Desired:

• Trades Certificate in Horticulture
• Growsafe certification
• Experienced in driving ride on lawnmowers, use of spray equipment and handling chemicals

You’ll also bring professionalism, initiative, a respectful communication style, and an interest in supporting continuous improvement.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 11th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler । dawn.tyler@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.