Gardener - Casual

Job Description

Summerset Paraparaumu Village is looking for an experienced Gardener to join our team on a casual basis.

About the Role :

This is a busy and diverse role, assisting the Property Manager with day-to-day garden maintenance activities, such as trimming, panting and weeding. 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 casual contract working on and 'if and when required' basis - in particular during peak growth periods & to provide cover during staff leave. The hours you may be called upon are anywhere between 7.30am -4pm.

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.

The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes.

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. Flexibility is key, as work hours will vary based on seasonal demands and team availability.

To be successful you will bring :

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!

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