Property Assistant

Summerset; Howick; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Birthday leave

Discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Summerset Manukau retirement village is seeking a hands-on Property Assistant to help maintain safety, beauty, and smooth operation across the village. You will work closely with the Property Manager and Head Gardener, spanning general maintenance, garden tasks, and inspections in a full-time on-site role.

Role suits practical individuals with DIY ability, independent work ethic, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance and gardening.
• Strong DIY or trade skills – part trade qualified preferred.
• The ability to work independently and take pride in your work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with general property and garden maintenance
• Helping with building maintenance and refurbishments
• Assisting with landscaping, gardening, and ground care tasks
• Taking part in property inspections and reporting safety or maintenance issues
• Communicating clearly and respectfully with residents, team members, and contractors

Skills

Property maintenance

Gardening

DIY / Trade skills

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Job description

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’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Property Assistant to join our friendly team at Summerset Manukau village. In this full-time role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining the high standards Summerset takes pride in – helping to keep our village safe, beautiful, and running smoothly.

You’ll work closely with the Property Manager and Head Gardener to support a wide range of maintenance and gardening tasks across the village. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of a job well done.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with general property and garden maintenance
• Helping with building maintenance and refurbishments
• Assisting with landscaping, gardening, and ground care tasks
• Taking part in property inspections and reporting safety or maintenance issues
• Communicating clearly and respectfully with residents, team members, and contractors

This full-time position is based in our Manukau village, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. From April 2027, your time will be split between our Manukau and our new Half Moon Bay village, with 3 days per week based in Half Moon Bay and 2 days in Manukau.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone practical, approachable and dependable, with the ability to take initiative and complete a variety of tasks efficiently.This role would suit someone looking to shift into a stable role, that takes pride in their work and surroundings. Someone who likes to engage with people in the village and their home and create a people-first environment.

You’ll be successful in this role if you have:

• Experience in property maintenance and gardening
• Strong DIY or trade skills – part trade qualified preferred
• The ability to work independently and take pride in your work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic computer literacy skills

At Summerset Retirement Villages, 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

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Paid birthday leave and access to retail trade discounts
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in residents' daily lives
• Opportunities for training and career progression across property, facilities, and operational leadership