Gardener - Fixed Term

The Napier District Masonic Trust is proud to have assisted the aged in our community for the past 60 years and will continue to plan and provide housing and care for our elderly in the coming years.

We have an excellent reputation for providing quality residential aged care and affordable retirement village accommodation. We believe every elderly person has a right to a place they can call home regardless of age, stage, means or needs. We are a community built on love, respect and care for our residents, their families and each other.

About this Role

We are seeking an experienced Gardener to join our team on a fixed‑term basis.

While this role is fixed term for one year covering parental leave, there is the possibility of a permanent position in the future based on growing work demands.

This full‑time position is based out of our Taradale facility and will see you helping maintain and care for our gardens and grounds across our facilities and retirement villages in the Napier region.

You will work closely with our small, dedicated gardening team who work hard to ensure our beautiful gardens are maintained to a high standard, ensuring they are safe, well‑presented, and welcoming for our residents, visitors and staff to enjoy all year round.

About You:

You will be a qualified or suitable experienced gardener, preferably with experience maintaining commercial or larger scale gardens. You are comfortable and confident working independently or as part of the team and will bring a positive, can-do attitude.

Key Skills & Experience:

You will bring with you:

• Ability to execute approved garden design plans to a high standard.
• Experience with mowing and maintaining lawns (only required in our smaller villages).
• Proven experience with regular garden maintenance activities, ensuring gardens remain attractive and well-presented at all times.  
• Confidence using a range of gardening tools and equipment such as hedge trimmers, sprayers, lawn mowers, and weed eaters.
• Pride in providing superior customer service and demonstrate patience and empathy with our elderly residents.
• A calm, reliable presence when working under pressure.
• A proactive attitude towards health & safety, always ensuring the security and safety of residents, self, visitors, staff, equipment and property.
• A full, clean drivers licence.

If you have a strong and reliable work ethic and want to work in a supportive, friendly environment as an integral member of our team then we would love to hear from you.

 What We Offer:

• Purpose with heart – play a key role in supporting the wellbeing and dignity of our elderly community
• A caring culture – be part of a supportive team built on aroha, respect and genuine connection
• Balance & variety – enjoy weekend hours that leave your weekdays free, with a mix of reception, resident engagement and admin support
• Great rewards – a competitive remuneration package with excellent additional staff benefits

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re ready to join a values-based organisation where every day counts, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us continue our legacy of care.