Gardener

Summerset Retirement Villages; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing the lives of its residents through vibrant and well-maintained environments. As a Gardener, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the gardens at our Trentham village, ensuring that they are beautiful and welcoming. This diverse position requires a passion for gardening and a commitment to teamwork, where your contributions will be valued and celebrated. Enjoy working in a supportive atmosphere that encourages personal growth and fosters a sense of community. If you are ready to make a difference and bring your gardening skills to life, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Health cover

Social sporting teams

Discounts at various suppliers

Qualifications

• Relevant horticultural qualification is essential.
• Experience in gardening or landscaping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Property Manager with garden maintenance activities.
• Manage time effectively to complete all tasks efficiently.

Skills

Gardening experience

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

Horticultural qualification

Job description

Company Description

You can help bring our villages 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.

The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care, and Strive to Be the Best. We recognize that it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive. Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has a real impact, who you are is fully embraced, and your career can flourish.

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Gardener to join our Trentham village. Ideally, you will have gardening or landscaping experience, but more importantly, you should have a genuine passion for creating great environments and a love for all kinds of people from all walks of life.

This is a busy and diverse role, assisting the Property Manager with day-to-day garden maintenance activities. You will need to be organized and efficient, with a good level of fitness to deliver the best service.

You should be a team player and capable of managing your time well to complete all tasks. The role involves working a minimum of 80 hours per fortnight, from Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Qualifications

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• Relevant horticultural qualification
• Gardening experience post-qualification
• Ability to physically perform gardening and landscaping work
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Inclusive, participative, and engaging work style
• Ability to identify and resolve issues
• High level of integrity, energy, and drive
• Self-starter with initiative
• Excellent time management skills

Additional Information

To recognize your important work for our residents, we offer:

• An enthusiastic and supportive team that is fun to be part of
• Health cover, social sporting teams, discounts at various suppliers, and more

Due to NZ Immigration requirements, we are obliged to consider candidates who already have the right to work in NZ first. We may not be able to support visa applications for this role.