Head Gardener
Summerset
Head Gardener
Summerset
Develops, owns, operates integrated retirement villages
We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Head Gardener to join our team. You'll play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the beautiful grounds of our Hamilton Village, from caring for plants, pruning, bedding and seasonal planting, through to lawn mowing, landscaping and hedge maintenance. You'll take pride in creating and maintaining attractive outdoor spaces for our residents and visitors to enjoy.
You'll have a passion for gardening and grounds maintenance, an eye for detail, and take pride in keeping gardens and outdoor areas looking their best throughout the seasons.
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This is a permanent full-time role, and working Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.
You’ll bring your love and deep knowledge of gardening along with proven experience to our team, and a relevant National certificate in horticulture (amenity) Level 4 or above and current Growsafe (standard) certificate. You’ll have a genuine passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and have a warm, friendly personality always happy to chat with our residents.
You’ll be a team player who can also work independently, managing your time effectively. Being well-organised, efficient, and physically fit will help you thrive in this hands-on role.
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.
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:
Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Monday 23 November. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
Summerset develops, owns, and operates integrated retirement villages in New Zealand and Australia. Its continuum of care lets residents move from independent living to assisted living and full-time care within the same village, funded mainly through Occupation Rights Agreements and care fees, with subsidies for eligible residents. The company is vertically integrated, handling land, design, construction, and village management to build large, amenity-rich communities on 8–10 hectare sites. With 38+ villages and 8,000+ residents, Summerset aims to provide scalable, senior-focused housing and care in high-quality, resort-style environments and is listed on NZX and ASX.
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