Maintenance & Grounds Manager | Cambridge(St. Andrews Village)

Metlifecare; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Birthday day off

Health & Life insurance

Refer a friend incentive

Education and training support

Job summary

Metlifecare's St. Andrew's Village in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Maintenance and Grounds Manager to uphold service excellence. You’ll supervise maintenance, gardening, and safety, while remaining hands-on.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with on-call flexibility when required, aiming to keep residents safe, comfortable and proud of their home. You’ll work closely with the Village Manager and residents, delivering reliable improvements and building strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to customer service.
• Experience in maintenance planning, property renewal, or renovation projects.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Practical, solutions-focused mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• Team leadership experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the village meets Building Warrant of Fitness requirements and health and safety standards.
• Coordinate and deliver day-to-day repairs, maintenance, and gardening across the village.
• Manage contractors and ensure high-quality work is delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Team leadership

Job description

• Full-time role – 40 hours per week
• Excellent staff benefits including paid wellness days, your birthday off, Health & Life insurance

About the role

Metlifecare's St. Andrew's Village in Cambridge is looking for an experienced Maintenance and Grounds Manager to help set the standard of service excellence. Working closely with the Village Manager, you’ll ensure our environment is safe, welcoming, and impeccably maintained — a place residents are proud to call home.

You’ll be the go‑to expert for all maintenance and grounds care while being on the tools.

This is a full time role working Monday to Friday - 40 hours week, however you also need to be flexible to cover 'On Call' outside of hours if required.

Our residents are at the heart of everything we do. Your customer‑focused, energetic, and solutions‑driven approach will ensure you build strong relationships with residents, their families, and our friendly team.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensuring the village meets all Building Warrant of Fitness requirements and complies with health and safety standards
• Coordinating and delivering day‑to‑day repairs, maintenance, and gardening across the village
• Managing contractors and ensuring high‑quality work is delivered on time and within budget

About you

• Excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to customer service
• Previous experience in a similar role involving maintenance planning, property renewal, or renovation projects
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks
• A practical, solutions‑focused mindset and the ability to think outside the box
• Team leadership experience (advantageous but not essential)

About us

We’re proud to create communities where people feel empowered, connected, and truly at home.

Check out some of our Benefits!

• 3 additional paid wellbeing days + plus a day off on your birthday each year
• health and life Insurance - free cover
• Refer a friendincentive of up to $1500*
• Education, Development and Training Support

Please note: Identification and proof of work eligibility are required with your application.