Are you a passionate gardener with leadership experience and a keen eye for detail? We're seeking a hands-on Senior Gardener to oversee and coordinate the maintenance and development of exceptional private gardens, landscaped grounds and lifestyle properties in the stunning South Wairarapa.
This is a rare opportunity to work across beautiful ornamental gardens, food forests and premium lifestyle properties while leading a small, dedicated team.
About the Role
As the Gardening & Groundskeeper Team Leader, you'll be responsible for maintaining extensive gardens and grounds to an exceptional standard while supporting and coordinating a small team.
Key responsibilities include:
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
What's on Offer?
Monday to Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm
Due to the property's location, own transport is essential.
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining a close-knit team that values quality workmanship, initiative and teamwork. This role offers a unique blend of leadership, horticulture and property care in one of New Zealand's most picturesque private settings.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while working in beautiful surroundings, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the lead in maintaining and developing some truly exceptional gardens and grounds.
This is a rare opportunity to work across beautiful ornamental gardens, food forests and premium lifestyle properties while leading a small, dedicated team.
About the Role
As the Gardening & Groundskeeper Team Leader, you'll be responsible for maintaining extensive gardens and grounds to an exceptional standard while supporting and coordinating a small team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and mentoring the gardening and groundskeeping team
- Planning and prioritising daily and weekly work programmes
- Maintaining ornamental gardens, lawns and landscaped areas
- Planting, pruning, mulching, weed control and general garden care
- Operating and maintaining gardening equipment and machinery
- Supporting food forest initiatives and property improvement projects
- Liaising with Property Managers and Personal Assistant teams
- Ensuring all properties consistently present to the highest standard
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- Proven experience in gardening, horticulture, landscaping or groundskeeping
- Previous leadership or team supervision experience
- Strong knowledge of plant care and garden maintenance
- Full New Zealand Driver Licence
- Experience operating machinery and equipment, including quad bikes
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- A proactive, self-motivated attitude
- Physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- High attention to detail and pride in your work
What's on Offer?
- Full-time, stable employment
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Leadership development opportunities
- Diverse and rewarding work environment
- Opportunity to work across unique private gardens and lifestyle properties
- Supportive team culture with strong values and a collaborative approach
Monday to Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm
Due to the property's location, own transport is essential.
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining a close-knit team that values quality workmanship, initiative and teamwork. This role offers a unique blend of leadership, horticulture and property care in one of New Zealand's most picturesque private settings.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while working in beautiful surroundings, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the lead in maintaining and developing some truly exceptional gardens and grounds.