Gardener - Casual

Summerset Retirement Villages; Paraparaumu; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day time hours

Ongoing training and career devlopment

Discounts at a range of suppliers

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages on the Coast in Paraparaumu seeks a casual Gardener to maintain and enhance our village grounds. You will care for plants, prune, bed and seasonally plant, mow lawns, and perform hedge maintenance to create welcoming outdoor spaces for residents and visitors.

You will work closely with the Property Manager, bringing energy, reliability and a practical, hands-on approach. This role is casual by nature and requires good fitness and a friendly, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• You love gardening and have proven experience in garden maintenance.
• Warm, friendly personality and good communication with residents.
• Well-organised, efficient and physically fit for a hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance village grounds, including plants and bedding.
• Pruning, bedding and seasonal planting.
• Lawn mowing, hedge maintenance and general landscape care.
• Assist the Property Manager with day-to-day garden tasks.

Skills

Gardening knowledge

Team player

Organised

Physical fitness

Job description

Casual/Temporary

1d ago , from Summerset Retirement Villages

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Gardener to join ourSummerset on the Coast, Paraparaumuvillage. You'll play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the beautiful grounds of our 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 busy and diverse role, assisting the Property Manager with day-to-day garden maintenance activities. Therefore, you will need to be organised and efficient, while a good level of fitness will prove useful for delivering the best in service.

This is a casual role, working on an 'as and when required' basis.

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

What we offer:

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:

• Day time hours
• Ongoing training and career development
• Discounts at a range of suppliers

Applications for this role will close on 29/09/2026.