Groundsperson

Travel + Leisure Co.; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading vacation ownership company as a Groundsperson, where you will create exceptional experiences for guests through your gardening and maintenance skills. This role is vital in maintaining the beauty of our stunning Wanaka property, ensuring every corner is well-kept and inviting. With a focus on professional development, you will enjoy a flexible work environment that values your contributions and encourages growth. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in hospitality, making every day an opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive atmosphere. If you have a passion for nature and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional development funding

Discounted hotel stays across Australia, Fiji, New Zealand

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role providing exceptional guest experiences.
• Understanding of gardening tools and Occupational Health & Safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, gardening, and landscape care at the Wanaka property.
• Maintain resort equipment and manage irrigation systems.

Skills

Gardening skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Occupational Health & Safety knowledge

Tools

Gardening tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

How You’ll Shine

As the Groundsperson you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to owners and guests while performing duties such as cleaning, gardening and general care of landscape, nursery and growth of plants at our beautiful Wanaka property.

Other tasks include:

• Room maintenance tasks including checks and repairs
• Maintaining all resort equipment in working order
• Pruning trees, shrubs and hedges
• Mowing and cutting grass and lawns
• Looking after plants, flowers and garden areas
• Managing irrigation system as well as a range of other grounds maintenance tasks

What You’ll Bring

To be considered for this great opportunity you will be able to demonstrate the following;

• Previous experience in a similar role and creating exceptional & memorable experiences for guests.
• Understanding of using gardening tools and equipment
• Understanding of Occupational Health & Safety principles
• Knowledge of cleaning management on a Hobby Farm.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible roster, including weekends, school and public holiday period if required.

How You’ll Be Rewarded

Build your career with a value driven organisation that promotes continual growth and development for its people. Some of our many benefits on offer include:

• Professional development funding
• Discounted hotel stays across Australia, Fiji, New Zealand

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail] , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.