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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 8, 2026.

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Summerset is a New Zealand retirement village operator headquartered in Wellington that develops and runs villages offering independent living, serviced apartments, assisted living, memory care and hospital-level care. It operates about 40 villages from Northland to Otago, is listed on the NZX and was named the country's most trusted retirement village operator in the Trusted Brands Awards. It hires chefs, cooks, kitchen assistants, housekeepers, gardeners, receptionists and activities coordinators for its villages, and accountants, financial analysts and investor relations staff at its head office.

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.

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Head Gardener to join our team. You'll play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the beautiful grounds of our Hamilton Village, from caring for plants, pruning, bedding and seasonal planting, through to lawn mowing, landscaping and hedge maintenance. You'll take pride in creating and maintaining attractive outdoor spaces for our residents and visitors to enjoy.

You'll have a passion for gardening and grounds maintenance, an eye for detail, and take pride in keeping gardens and outdoor areas looking their best throughout the seasons.

Please click here to view the full job description.

This is a permanent full-time role, and working Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.

You’ll bring your love and deep knowledge of gardening along with proven experience to our team, and a relevant National certificate in horticulture (amenity) Level 4 or above and current Growsafe (standard) certificate. You’ll have a genuine passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and have a warm, friendly personality always happy to chat with our residents.

You’ll be a team player who can also work independently, managing your time effectively. Being well-organised, efficient, and physically fit will help you thrive in this hands-on role.

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.

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:

  • Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance (up to 75% off doctors, dentists, physio's etc)
  • Paid Birthday leave
  • Discounts at a range of suppliers

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Monday 23 November. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

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