Gardener

Summerset Retirement Villages; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Essentials Insu

Paid Birthday leave

Discounts at a range of suppliers

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages Cambridge is seeking a passionate Gardener to maintain and enhance the village grounds, caring for plants, pruning, bedding, seasonal planting, lawn mowing, landscaping and hedge maintenance.

This permanent full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm. You will help create attractive outdoor spaces for residents and visitors, bringing pride and attention to detail to every task.

Qualifications

• Love and knowledge of gardening with proven experience.
• Ability to create and maintain beautiful outdoor spaces.
• Team player who can work independently and stay well organized.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance village grounds and gardens.
• Care for plants, pruning, bedding and seasonal planting.
• Mow lawns and perform landscaping and hedge maintenance.
• Create and maintain attractive outdoor spaces for residents and visitors.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Job description

Company Description:

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger - to bring the best of life to our residents.

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.