Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida
At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive.
We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values: Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.
Job DescriptionMō te tūranga | About the Role
We are looking for a versatile and motivated gardener with a desire to create and maintain the stunning gardens at our community. Your dedication to great customer service will shine through for our residents, who are at the heart of all we do. We garden using natural techniques and are looking for somebody with a true passion for gardening.
We pay market rates and provide a uniform, including quality wet weather gear, tools, and PPE. We provide training and we promote an educational path for our gardeners’ encouraging apprenticeships with Primary ITO.
This is a physically demanding job, and a high level of fitness is required.
QualificationsNga Tohu me nga wheako | Qualifications and Experience
Ideally, Level 3 Horticulture with a desire to continue with Level 4 although this is not essential as training will be provided for an enthusiastic applicant
- Demonstrated competence in a similar role
- Demonstrated knowledge of plants, growth patterns,
- Highly motivated, flexible, and able to take initiative
- Safe work practices
- NZ Drivers License and the ability to drive a small manual truck
To tatou kaitono pai | Our ideal candidate must have
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- The ability to work well with colleagues as part of a team, and be highly responsible and reliable
- The ability to focus attention on our residents' needs while remaining calm and courteous
- A high level of fitness as this job is very physical.
He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we can offer
- A competitive market rate salary
- Apprenticeship for the right person
- A chemical-free work environment
- Full Uniform and PPE supplied
- An experienced and supportive culture
- An engaging and positive work environment
If you are looking for a rewarding position that makes a significant different please, we'd love to hear from you!
Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you’ll bring to the role and your fit to Arvida.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated competence in a similar role
- Demonstrated knowledge of plants and growth patterns
- Level 3 Horticulture (ideally) with desire to continue to Level 4
- Highly motivated, flexible, and able to take initiative
- Safe work practices
- NZ Driver's License and ability to drive a small manual truck
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work well in a team, be responsible and reliable
- Ability to focus on residents' needs and remain calm and courteous
- High level of physical fitness
What We Do
Arvida is one of the larger operators of retirement village and aged care facilities in New Zealand, with a network of quality retirement communities.
