Gardener - Casual

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Summerset is seeking a skilled Gardener to join our Aotea Village in Porirua on a casual, on site basis, assisting the Property Manager with day to day garden maintenance. Experience in gardening or landscaping is helpful, but what matters most is a genuine passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and a warm, respectful approach to people from all walks of life. The role is busy and hands on, requiring you to be organized, physically fit and able to work independently and as part of a team with solid time management. Apply by 16/02/2026; early applications are encouraged. Benefits include discounts, Telus Health, and sponsored sports teams.

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 Aotea Village on a casual basis! 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 casual role, working on an 'as and when required' basis. 

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:

• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers
• Free Access to Telus Health
• Sponsored sports teams

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 16/02/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!