Head Gardener

Company Description

Summerset is one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies and the second largest retirement village operator in the country. We design, build and operate retirement village's right across New Zealand. We are proud of our dynamic work environment and an equally diverse workforce.

Job Description

Summerset Casebrook is looking for an experienced Head Gardener to join the property team at our vibrant village!

About the Role:
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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring well maintained, beautiful gardens and landscapes
• Ensuring the buildings, grounds and amenities are kept clean and tidy for residents, families and staff to enjoy
• Working with the Property Manager & Village Manager to plan, manage and report on work plans and budgets
• Maintaining a professional, friendly and welcoming appearance and manner for all residents & families

This is a permanent full-time role, working a minimum of 40 hours per week.

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Qualifications

About You:
Ideally you will have gardening or landscaping 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.

To be successful you will bring:

• A Collaboration & Team Player attitude
• Excellent time-management to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner
• A good level of fitness will prove useful for delivering the best in service
• Great organizational skills and efficiency
• Experience in creating and maintain great gardens, domestically or commercially

Additional Information

What’s in it for you? 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
• A job that enables you to make a real difference
• Interesting and varied work
• 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.