Gardener

Summerset; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Paid Birthday leave

Discounts at a range of suppliers

Job summary

Summerset is seeking a dedicated Gardener for our Palmerston North village. You will maintain and enhance outdoor spaces, caring for plants, pruning, bedding, seasonal planting, plus lawn mowing and hedge care to keep the gardens looking their best year-round.

This full-time, Monday–Friday role runs 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, fostering a friendly environment with residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• You’ll bring your love and deep knowledge of gardening.
• You’ll have a genuine passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces.
• You’ll be a team player who can also work independently and manage your time.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Plant knowledge

Lawn care

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 Palmerston North 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.

Applications for this role will close on the 26th of November.