Gardener

Summerset Retirement Villages; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement village operator in New Zealand is looking for a passionate Gardener to maintain beautiful outdoor spaces. This hands-on role involves supporting the Property Manager, carrying out lawn care, and ensuring well-maintained gardens in a close-knit community. Ideal candidates will have experience in gardening and a genuine passion for creating welcoming environments.

Benefits

Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Birthday leave

Employee share scheme

Discounts at a range of suppliers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in gardening, lawn care, and property maintenance.
• Confident in using various tools and equipment for outdoor tasks.
• Able to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Support the Gardener and Property Manager with day-to-day garden maintenance.
• Carry out lawn care, including mowing and property upkeep.
• Help create welcoming outdoor spaces in the community.

Skills

Gardening

Lawn care

Property maintenance

Tool usage

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Summerset Cambridge is preparing to welcome residents to its beautifully designed village – an exciting new chapter for our vibrant community. With its stunning location and thoughtfully landscaped grounds, the outdoor spaces will be a true highlight – and we’re searching for a skilled and passionate Gardener to help bring them to life. 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.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on and reliable Gardener to join the Cambridge village, supporting the Gardener and Property Manager with day-to-day maintenance of the village gardens, lawns, and outdoor areas.
• Carry out lawn care, including mowing and general property maintenance tasks across the site.
• Support the property team as needed to contribute to a diverse and rewarding role outdoors and help create well-maintained, welcoming spaces within a close-knit community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in gardening, lawn care, and general property maintenance.
• Confident in using a range of tools and equipment; comfortable with mowing, pruning, minor repairs, and outdoor upkeep.
• Team player who can also work independently; able to manage time effectively to complete daily tasks to a high standard.
• Well-organised, efficient, physically fit, and able to thrive in a hands-on role.
• Genuine passion for creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces, with a warm, respectful approach to people from all walks of life.

Additional Information

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.

Benefits

• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Birthday leave
• Employee share scheme
• Discounts at a range of suppliers

Next Steps

Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 14th October. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications — apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!