Planting and Aftercare Team Member
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Auckland, New Zealand · Contract · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
A considered move from desert heat to New Zealand's green city. An Auckland-based green asset management provider is appointing two Planting and Aftercare Team Members on fixed-term contracts through to 27 March 2027.
Whether you currently work in Dubai, Doha or Riyadh, this role trades the site compound for parks, reserves and tree-lined streets. The focus is on nurturing newly planted trees with careful watering, health monitoring and tidy, well-documented work.
The working week is Monday to Friday, 47.5 hours. The employer is accredited to sponsor under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
Your next move deserves a polished application, so present your experience through Build AI CV and place your Class 1 licence and outdoor experience prominently.
Key Responsibilities
- Nurture newly planted trees and vegetation through scheduled watering across Auckland
- Operate watering trucks and the tanks, pumps and hoses that go with them
- Observe plant condition and report any trees showing stress, damage, vandalism or failure
- Contribute to planting, mulching, weed control and broader aftercare
- Conduct daily checks of vehicles and equipment
- Keep watering activity and timesheet records accurate, and leave worksites safe, clean and tidy under all health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
Requirements & Eligibility
- A full Class 1 New Zealand driver licence (Class 2 an advantage)
- Excellent physical fitness and a willingness to work outdoors in all weather
- Experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, vegetation management, tree planting or outdoor labouring is preferred
- A firm commitment to health and safety
- A dependable work ethic and positive attitude
- Sound communication skills
- At ease working alone and in a team
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test and a Ministry of Justice check
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Visa guide: AEWV Guide for UAE & Gulf Residents