Head Gardener – Craft Beautiful Village Grounds

Summerset Group Holdings Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Paid Birthday leave

Discounts at suppliers

Job summary

Summerset Group Holdings Limited in Hamilton is seeking a Head Gardener to lead the care of our village grounds. You will prune, bed and plant seasonally, maintain lawns and hedges, and create inviting outdoor spaces for residents and visitors.

This permanent full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm, and requires a passion for gardening, a National certificate in horticulture (amenity) Level 4 or above, and a current Growsafe (standard) certificate.

Qualifications

• A relevant National certificate in horticulture (amenity) Level 4 or above and current Growsafe (standard) certificate.
• Passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and pride in care of gardens.
• Team player who can also work independently, well-organised and physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the grounds of Hamilton Village, including caring for plants, pruning, bedding and seasonal planting.
• Mow lawns, undertake landscaping and hedge maintenance to create attractive outdoor spaces for residents and visitors.
• Work as part of a team and independently to ensure gardens look their best throughout the seasons.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Lawn care

Hedge maintenance

Time management

Education

National Certificate in Horticulture (Amenity) Level 4

Job description

Summerset Group Holdings Limited in Hamilton is seeking a Head Gardener to lead the care of our village grounds. You will prune, bed and plant seasonally, maintain lawns and hedges, and create inviting outdoor spaces for residents and visitors.

This permanent full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm, and requires a passion for gardening, a National certificate in horticulture (amenity) Level 4 or above, and a current Growsafe (standard) certificate.