Gardener - Fixed Term

Company Description

Summerset is one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies and the third 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 Warkworth are looking for a Gardener to join our village for a 6 week fixed term basis! 

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 and follow instructions.

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of our Property Manager doing less complicated tasks such as weeding, spraying, leaves and bark blowing, general tidy up of our village gardens. 

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of our Property Manager doing less complicated tasks such as weeding, spraying, leaves and bark blowing, general tidy up of our village gardens. 

This is a 6 week fixed term contract, working 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8am - 4.30pm.

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Qualifications

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.

You will also need to be a team player and able to manage your time well in order to complete all your tasks. 

Additional Information

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
• appropriate hand tools to assist your work 
• free access to our EAP service
• discounts at a range of suppliers

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!

Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.