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Metlifecare

Casual Gardener

  • Posted 1d ago
  • On Site
  • Casual
Location

Palmerston North

Job Description

Benefits- what's in it for you?

  • Be in control of your roster- shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability
  • We have a dedicated internal casual team (MetFlex) that will look after your training and development, working schedule, work support etc.
  • Learn while you earn
  • Permanent roles available if you want to move from the casual position
  • Work in a rewarding environment - supporting our residents and within great, dedicated Metlifecare team


About the role

We're on the lookout for a Casual Gardener to join our team. This is a physical role keeping our Village gardens flourishing and community areas vibrant and we will look to train and develop the right person! This opportunity would be perfect for someone who loves the outdoors, enjoys physical work, and happy to learn gardening/horticulture.

Some of the great things you will be doing:

  • Ensure gardens are lush and vibrant for all to enjoy
  • Assist with the general upkeep of the grounds and facilities
  • General maintenance and handy person services for our residents


About you

You may be looking for a career change or wanting to build your practical skills in Gardening. We are looking for someone with a great attitude and willingness to learn. Training will be provided for the right person.

  • A keen interest in building a career as a Gardener and/or have a passion for plants.
  • Empathy, patience and motivation to deliver an outstanding service for our residents
  • Reliable, super organised and have good Time Management
  • This is a physical role and requires a good level of fitness (heavy lifting involved)
  • Confidence using hand, power tools and operating maintenance machinery
  • Hold or working towards a Grow Safe certificate (advantageous however not essential)
  • Available to work weekends


About us
Metlifecare are a leading owner and operator of 37 retirement villages. Currently we provide rewarding lifestyles and outstanding care to more than 5,600 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on upholding our values and put the care, comfort, happiness and wellbeing of people at the heart of everything that we do. We are passionate about enabling people to get the very most out of their retirement; and we're just as committed to helping our team get the most out of their careers.

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
  • Tool Proficiency

Soft Skills Required

  • Willingness to Learn
  • Empathy
  • Time Management

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
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