Landscape Team Member - Western Springs, New Zealand - Museum of Transport and Technology

Museum of Transport and Technology
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Western Springs, New Zealand

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Tō Mātau Moemoeā Our Vision is to use the past, present and future technology and ingenuity
of Aotearoa to educate and inspire the innovators of tomorrow.

  • KIA WHAKATŌMURI TE HAERE WHAKAMUA
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Position:Landscape Team Member


Reports to:
Landscape Manager


PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Landscape Team Member is responsible for the maintenance of gardens and landscapes at the MOTAT 1 and
MOTAT 2 sites. Reporting to the Landscape Manager, the roles will work together to ensure the grounds are
presented in such a way that complements the built infrastructure and enhances the visitor experience.

Additionally, the Landscape Team Member will work closely with gardening volunteers, who volunteer their time
to complete gardening work on MOTATs grounds.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain gardens and landscapes on MOTAT's public sites

This will include:

  • Providing input into landscape designs with relevant internal stakeholders.
  • Reading and interpreting plans and discussing design concepts with Landscape Manager, as required.
  • Completing basic planning and design work, and planting plans.
  • Constructing and painting fencing, walls and paving as an integrated part of the garden design.
  • Installing and maintaining garden irrigation systems, where required.
  • Supervise the work of gardening volunteers and providing them with support, as requested by the Landscape
Manager.

  • Plan lawns and gardens; plant and cultivate them using appropriate gardening equipment.
  • Plant and repair established lawns, using seed mixtures and fertilisers for particular soil type and lawn
location.

  • Locate and plant shrubs, trees, and flowers for landscape effect; selecting seeds, bulbs and plants to best
meet MOTAT's requirements.

  • Mow and trim lawns using hand mower or rideon mower, as required. This includes the rideon mowing at
MOTAT 2.

required, to effectively maintain and enhance the gardens.

  • Carry out regular garden maintenance and weeding according to approved practices.
  • Procure supplies, as required, for the completion of landscape and gardeningrelated work.
  • Proactively review the landscapes at MOTAT and communicate any new or altered needs work to the
Landscape Manager for future planning needs.

  • Ensure equipment, tools and plant maintenance is adhered to including checking that all fuels, oils and
lubricants and that routine servicing is completed.

  • Ensure the Environment Team workshop is maintained in a clean and organised manner.
  • Represent MOTAT professionally through wearing the MOTAT uniform properly at all times when at work.
  • Actively support the delivery of the MOTAT visitor experience.
  • Ensure that all contractors engaged for work related to the security of the MOTAT sites adhere to relevant
policies and procedures.

  • Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement in understanding and implementing the principles of Te Tiriti
  • Waitangi.
  • Model behaviours consistent with MOTAT values and MOTAT competency framework.
  • Comply with all museum policies and procedures including but not limited to Safety & Wellbeing and the
Museums Aotearoa's Code of Ethics.

  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required from timetotime to ensure that MOTAT's
business objectives are met.


KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

  • All gardens and plantings planned and maintained, as per the requirements set by the Landscape Manager.
  • Compliance with MOTAT Health and Safety Policy at all times.
  • Delivery of other goals and targets set by the Landscape Manager.
  • Positive internal and external customer feedback and proactive communication with the MOTAT Team.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS / DELEGATED AUTHORITY

Responsible for:
Nil


Internal Liaison:
Environment and Sustainability Team, Gardening Volunteers, MOTAT Team


External Liaison:
Contractors, Suppliers


BUDGETARY AUTHORITIES
Nil


SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in landscape maintenance, preferably in a multisite environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to use relevant equipment and machinery including rideon lawnmower, industrial
weedeater, weed killer packs, waterblaster, etc.

  • Demonstrated understanding of horticulture requirements and irrigation systems.
  • Outstanding verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to draft and communicate basic landscape planning and design work.
  • Physically fit with a passion for and demonstrated experience doing practical work.
  • Able to work as part of a team and unsupervised, but always to a high standard.
  • Class 1 full Drivers' licence.
  • Class 2 and Forklift licenses beneficial or willingness to be trained.

Ō MĀTAU UARA _OUR VALUES_


AUAHATANGA _INNOVATION_
We will be courageous and try new things.


NGĀTAHITANGA _COLLABORATION_
We will work as a team that respects and supports others.***
MOTUHĒHĒTANGA _INTEGRITY_
We will act ethically and with respect and transparency.


PŪMAUTANGA _SUSTAINABILITY_
We will foster knowledge
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