Property & Garden Maintenance Assistant

Summerset Retirement Villages; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Birthday leave

Staff discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Summerset Manukau village is seeking a proactive Property Assistant for a full-time role. You will work with the Property Manager and Head Gardener to maintain the village, support maintenance tasks, and ensure safety and beauty across the site.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. From April 2027, work will be split between Manukau and the new Half Moon Bay village, with three days at Half Moon Bay and two days at Manukau.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Property maintenance

Gardening

DIY skills

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Summerset Manukau village is seeking a proactive Property Assistant for a full-time role. You will work with the Property Manager and Head Gardener to maintain the village, support maintenance tasks, and ensure safety and beauty across the site.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. From April 2027, work will be split between Manukau and the new Half Moon Bay village, with three days at Half Moon Bay and two days at Manukau.