Gardeners Assistant | Highland Park; Highlands Village

• Permanent, full-time role - 40 hrs week
• Lovely retirement village setting in Highland Park
• Top hourly rates and great staff benefits offered…. Read on!

We are currently seeking a Gardener Assistant for our Highlands village located in Highland Park, East Auckland. This village has a great resident community and as part of the gardening team you will help maintain and develop the luscious botanical gardens set over 12 acres for our residents and visitors to enjoy! With over 1000 roses, ponds and a bird aviary, this role will offer the successful candidate variety and challenge.

The role is working Monday to Friday
-7.30am to 4pm = 40 hrs week.

• Establishing new planting as required to maintain standard of gardens (plants, shrubs, trees etc.), making sure the right plants are put in the right area for the village to maintain ascetics, seasonal changes and future management.
• Utilizing the garden maintenance feedback and work with the Head Gardener to maintain communication with the village team and residents around planned works.
• Actioning planned maintenance programs
• Maintenance of gardening equipment and ensuring it is used as per instructions and staff are trained in appropriate use of equipment.
• Undertake landscaping and grounds work.

• Proven experience as a Gardener or Landscaper and have a passion for gardening and ground maintenance
• Thorough knowledge of gardening and landscaping methods
• Hold and maintain a clean and valid New Zealand driver's license.
• You’ll be fit as you’ll undertake physical work and need to operate garden machinery.
• Have a 'Can do and will do' attitude who can work well in a team or with minimal supervision
• Ability to plan and communicate with a range of stakeholders including the Village Management and residents

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,400 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

• 3 Paid wellness days & 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
• Health & Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
• Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
• Education, Development and Training Support

Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application.