Lead Gardener & Grounds Supervisor

Summerset Holdings; Rodney; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Birthday leave

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset Holdings is seeking a dedicated Head Gardener for our Milldale village team in Auckland. This hands-on role works Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm, maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces and leading garden staff and contractors.

You will apply horticultural best practices, manage records, budgets, irrigation upkeep, and ensure welcoming spaces for residents and visitors. A National certificate in horticulture (amenity) Level 4+ and a current Growsafe certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening or landscaping.
• Passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and community.
• Warm, respectful approach to people from all walks of life.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high‑quality gardens, lawns, courtyards and landscapes according to the Village Plan.
• Lead and supervise garden staff and contractors, delegating tasks and mentoring.
• Keep facilities clean, welcoming and well‑presented for residents and visitors.
• Monitor records of garden entitlements and assist with planning and budgets.
• Ensure irrigation upkeep and maintenance of tools and infrastructure.

Skills

Gardening

Education

National certificate in horticulture (amenity) Level 4+

Job description

Summerset Holdings is seeking a dedicated Head Gardener for our Milldale village team in Auckland. This hands-on role works Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm, maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces and leading garden staff and contractors.

You will apply horticultural best practices, manage records, budgets, irrigation upkeep, and ensure welcoming spaces for residents and visitors. A National certificate in horticulture (amenity) Level 4+ and a current Growsafe certificate are required.