Gardener

Summerset Retirement Villages; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Birthday leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Cambridge is seeking a passionate Gardener to maintain and enhance our village grounds. You'll care for plants, prune, bedding and seasonal planting, mow lawns, carry out landscaping and hedge maintenance, and create inviting outdoor spaces for residents and visitors.

This permanent full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with a friendly team and a culture that values care, teamwork and excellence.

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.

Responsibilities

• Caring for plants, pruning, bedding and seasonal planting.
• Lawn mowing, landscaping and hedge maintenance.
• Create and maintain attractive outdoor spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy.

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.

Cambridge Village