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Metlifecare

Gardener

  • Posted 1d ago
  • On Site
  • Part Time
Location

Paraparaumu

Job Description

  • Part-time position 24 hours per week
  • Fabulous family orientated environment to work in
  • Good hourly rate and extensive staff benefits on offer


About the role

Our dedicated team at Coastal Villas, based in Paraparaumu is looking for a Gardener to join them in maintaining an attractive community environment for our residents.

This role requires a motivated and reliable person with a 'can-do, will-do' attitude, who can work well in a team as well as with minimal supervision. This is a job that requires someone who is fit and who would enjoy doing a bit of everything, working predominantly in our beautiful established gardens. You will assist the gardening team with the gardening and general upkeep of the grounds.

We would encourage a candidate who possesses knowledge or has experience of, general gardening, spraying, weeding, and/or pruning, to apply. Enthusiastic and fit candidates with a great attitude are also encouraged to apply!

This position is working 24 hours per week Monday - Wednesday 8 - 4:30 pm (maybe potential to increase hours in the future)

Skills and experience required:

  • Previous experience working outdoors and any experience with gardening, school grounds caretaking, landscaping or amenity gardening would be ideal.
  • A clean driver's license would be preferrable.
  • You will appreciate how important this position is in delivering an outstanding service to our residents, so you will have empathy for the older person.
  • Excellent spoken English with the ability to communicate in a clear, considerate manner.
  • An industrious, diligent approach to ensuring that the job is done to the highest standards.



About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

 Check out some of our Benefits!

  • Paid wellness days per annum
  • 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
  • Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
  • Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
  • Access to our new Reward and Recognition platform including discounts and cashbacks from over 100 retailers.
  • 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
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*
  • Personal health monitoring like blood pressure, heart rate, and weight regularly through E-care


How to apply

Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home

Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home to see our other current vacancies.

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

Hard Skills Required

  • Gardening Maintenance
  • Hand/Power Tool Use
  • Landscaping Knowledge
  • Physical Stamina
  • General Repairs

Soft Skills Required

  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Attention To Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork

Benefits and Perks

  • 🎂
    Birthdays Off
  • 🩺
    Health Insurance
  • 💼
    Life Insurance
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 🏥
    Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 🛂
    Visa Sponsorship
  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • 🏆
    Performance Bonus
  • 💻
    Company Supplied Technology
  • ⛑
    Uniform Provided
  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
  • All these are for permanent staff and include Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work
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