Gardener / lawns

We are looking for a skilled Gardener to join our  village. Ideally you will have gardening or lawns experience. But more important to us will be your genuine passion for creating great environments and love for all kinds of people from all walks of life.

This is a busy and diverse role, assisting the Property Manager with day-to-day garden maintenance activities. Therefore, you will need to be organised and efficient, while a good level of fitness will prove useful for delivering the best in service.

You will also need to be a team player and able to manage your time well in order to complete all your tasks. You will also have the ability to work on a  time basis.

Please click here to view the full job description.

• Relevant horticultural qualification
• Gardening experience, post qualification
• Demonstrated ability to physically deliver the range of gardening and landscaping work
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Inclusive, participate and engaging work style
• Ability to identify and resolve issues
• High level of integrity, energy, and drive
• Self-starter with initiative
• Excellent time management
• Understanding of Te Reo and / or of Maori descent an advantage

To recognise the important work that you do for our residents, we offer:

• an enthusiastic and supportive team that is fun to be part of
• health cover, social sporting teams and discounts at a range of suppliers plus much more.

Due to NZ Immigration requirements we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

The safety of our residents and staff is important to us. For this reason, it is recommended that all our employees are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before commencing work at Summerset.

Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.