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At Hobbiton, we believe in creating unforgettable experiences for our visitors, and that starts with a team dedicated to making every corner of this iconic landscape shine. If you’re looking for a role where your work is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, wonderful people, and the kind of atmosphere you can only find in a place like Hobbiton, we want to hear from you!

We have A Vacancy within our Gardening Department as a Junior Greenkeeper

About the Role: The ideal candidate is to carry out the daily maintenance of grass and lawns, ensuring they remain healthy and well-kept. Duties include, but are not limited to, lawn mowing, weed eating, turfing, fertilising, watering, and agricultural spraying. This role requires attention to detail, the ability to work with dangerous substances in a safe manner, design and problem solve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform lawn mowing, weed eating, and hedge trimming.
• Assist with the maintenance of irrigation systems across The Movie Set, Shire's Rest, and Turf Farms.
• Support the fertilisation, irrigation, and upkeep of turf and lawns.
• Help control pests, diseases, and weeds to maintain turf health.
• Water grass and lawns as required.
• Assist with managing re-turfed areas.
• Contribute to grass renovation projects.
• Ensure greenkeeping tools and equipment are well-maintained and report any issues to the Head Greenkeeper.
• Communicate any concerns to the Head Greenkeeper.
• A genuine interest in gardening and horticulture
• Previous gardening experience is a plus, but not essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good physical stamina and the ability to perform manual tasks
• Knowledge of plant care and maintenance is an advantage
• A proactive attitude with attention to detail
• Full driver’s license essential

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team
• Hands-on experience with a variety of tasks
• Competitive salary and benefits, including staff lunches
• Training and development opportunities to grow your knowledge

The role requires the following:

• A genuine interest in horticulture
• Previous horticulture experience is a plus, but not essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good physical stamina and the ability to perform manual tasks
• Knowledge of turf care and maintenance is an advantage
• A proactive attitude with attention to detail
• Full driver’s license essential

This is a full-time role with early morning starts and a full clean driver's license and reliable transport is essential.

If you’re someone who enjoys being outdoors and takes pride in creating beautiful spaces, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to start your gardening journey with us!

Please note that all applicants need to have the right to Live and Work in NZ.

For any further information regarding Hobbiton Movie Set or for a full Job Description for either of the roles contact recruitment@hobbitontours.com