Gardener

Summerset - Care; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Birthday leave

Supplier discounts

Job summary

Summerset - Care is seeking a passionate Gardener to maintain and enhance the grounds of our Cambridge village. You will care for plants, prune, bed and seasonally plant, mow lawns, undertake landscaping and hedge maintenance, creating attractive outdoor spaces for residents and visitors.

We value those with a love for gardening, a detail-oriented mindset, and pride in keeping gardens beautiful year-round. The role is permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday, 8.00am–4.30pm, with a friendly team

Qualifications

• Love and deep knowledge of gardening.
• Warm, friendly personality with residents.
• Team player who can also work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance village grounds, beds, hedges, and lawns.
• Prune and plant seasonally to keep spaces attractive.
• Carry out landscaping tasks and hedge maintenance as needed.
• Mow lawns and manage general grounds care.
• Create welcoming outdoor spaces for residents and visitors.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork / Independent work

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Gardener to join our team. You'll play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the beautiful grounds of our Cambridge village, from caring for plants, pruning, bedding and seasonal planting, through to lawn mowing, landscaping and hedge maintenance. You'll take pride in creating and maintaining attractive outdoor spaces for our residents and visitors to enjoy.

You'll have a passion for gardening and grounds maintenance, an eye for detail, and take pride in keeping gardens and outdoor areas looking their best throughout the seasons.

This is a permanent full-time role, and working Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.

Qualifications

You’ll bring your love and deep knowledge of gardening along with some proven experience to our team. You’ll have a genuine passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and have a warm, friendly personality always happy to chat with our residents

You’ll be a team player who can also work independently, managing your time effectively. Being well-organised, efficient, and physically fit will help you thrive in this hands-on role.

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Additional Information

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance (up to 75% off doctors, dentists, physio's etc)
• Paid Birthday leave
• Discounts at a range of suppliers

Next Steps

Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 17th November.