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Gardener

2/1/2026

The Gardener will assist the Property Manager with day-to-day garden maintenance activities. This role requires organization and efficiency to ensure high standards in service delivery.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Summerset is one of New Zealand's leading retirement village operators, and more than 8,000 New Zealanders call Summerset home. Our vibrant villages focus on bringing the best of life to our residents, and we offer a continuum of care to provide peace of mind should the care needs of our residents’ change. Our recent expansion into Australia includes two retirement villages in development and five more in the works in Victoria. Across Australasia Summerset provides a range of living options and care services to more than 8,000 residents and employs more than 2,800 staff. Summerset has corporate offices located in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne. We offer a range of careers, from development and design through to care, village and property management, and corporate functions such as finance and marketing.
About the Role

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Gardener to join our Summerset Palms Village in Napier! 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.

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.

This is a full time role offering 40 hours per week from Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm.

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Qualifications

Ideally, you’ll bring some experience in gardening or landscaping - but what matters most to us is your genuine passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and your warm, respectful approach to people from all walks of life.

You’ll be a team player who can also work independently, managing your time effectively to ensure daily tasks are completed to a high standard. Being well-organised, efficient, and physically fit will help you thrive in this hands-on role and deliver great service to our residents.
A genuine passion for creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces, along with a warm, respectful approach to people from all walks of life, is essential.

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life - including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Additional Information

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

  • Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
  • Birthday leave
  • Discounts at a range of suppliers

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Friday 13th February. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

  • Employee Type: Permanent
  • Work Location: Te Awa
  • Key Skills
    GardeningLandscapingOrganizational SkillsEfficiencyPhysical FitnessTeam PlayerIndependent WorkTime ManagementCustomer ServiceRespectful ApproachDiversity AwarenessPassion for Outdoor Spaces
    Categories
    Environmental & SustainabilityTradesHospitalityAgricultureCustomer Service & Support
    Benefits
    Health InsuranceBirthday LeaveDiscounts
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