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:
- 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
This is a hands-on role that combines leadership with practical gardening and groundskeeping responsibilities.
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
Horticultural qualifications and experience operating chainsaws, forklifts or other machinery will be highly regarded.
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
Working Hours
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.
