Gardener

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 permanent basis.

This full-time position is based out of our Taradale facility and will see you helping maintain and care for our gardens, grounds and properties across our facilities and retirement villages in the Napier region. Working Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm.

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. Reporting to our Property Manager, you will also provide general maintenance support.

About You

You will be a qualified or suitable experienced gardener, preferably with 3+ years' experience in gardening, grounds and property maintenance in commercial and/or service settings. 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 mowing, maintaining lawns, and carrying out routine garden maintenance to ensure outdoor areas remain attractive and well-presented.
• Confidence using a range of gardening and maintenance equipment, including hedge trimmers, sprayers, lawn mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, and hand and power tools.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively within a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Pride in delivering excellent customer service, with patience and empathy when interacting with our elderly residents.
• A calm, reliable approach when working under pressure.
• A proactive commitment to health and safety, ensuring the wellbeing of residents, visitors, colleagues, and the protection of equipment and property.
• Confidence using technology and maintaining accurate work records.
• A full, clean driver's licence, chainsaw licence, and current First Aid certificate.

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
• Variety – a mix of gardening, grounds and maintenance work across our sites
• 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.

Apply now

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