Property Assistant - Country Club Huapai

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Property Assistant - Country Club Huapai Hopper Living Group – Huapai, North Island Country Club Huapai is looking for a Property Assistant to join our property team, with a strong focus on helping care for and maintain our extensive village grounds and gardens. This is a varied, hands‑on role for someone who enjoys being outdoors, takes pride in their work and likes being part of a team. While much of your time will be spent working alongside our grounds team, you’ll also lend a hand with general property and maintenance jobs around the village. Working alongside our Property Manager and wider property team, your role will include: What you’ll be doing: Helping maintain our village gardens, lawns and landscaped areas Planting, pruning, weeding, mulching and general garden care Keeping outdoor areas, pathways and shared spaces tidy and well presented Assisting with seasonal grounds work and ongoing garden improvements Using and caring for grounds and garden equipment Supporting general property and building maintenance Assisting with minor repairs and preventative maintenance around the village Keeping an eye out for property or grounds issues and helping get them sorted Working safely and lending a hand across the wider property team There’s plenty of variety, but if you’re someone who would rather spend most of the day outdoors than behind a desk, this could be right up your alley. About You: We’re looking for someone with previous experience in grounds, gardening, landscaping, property maintenance or a similar hands‑on role. You don’t need to know everything on day one, but you’ll bring some practical experience to the role, along with a great attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn. You’ll ideally: Have an interest in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance Enjoy physical, hands‑on work and being outdoors in all seasons Have a good level of physical fitness Be practical and comfortable using garden equipment and basic tools Take pride in keeping gardens and outdoor spaces looking their best Be able to work independently while also being a good team player Have a friendly and approachable manner Be comfortable working around and interacting with our residents Have a strong focus on health and safety Hold a current full New Zealand driver licence Previous experience in gardening, landscaping, grounds maintenance, property maintenance or another hands‑on role would be an advantage, but attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are just as important to us. Why this role stands out: Country Club Huapai isn't just a collection of buildings and gardens — it's home to a fantastic community of residents. Our grounds are a big part of what makes the village feel like home, and you’ll get to see the difference your work makes every day. You’ll be joining a supportive property team where people work together, help each other out and take real pride in the village. As part of the wider property team, you’ll also have the opportunity to build your skills and get involved in different areas of village maintenance over time. This is a permanent, full-time 40-hour-per-week role with plenty of variety and plenty of fresh air. About us: Country Club Huapai is a growing retirement village located in the heart of Huapai/Kumeu wine country and is part of the family‑owned Hopper Living Group. We pride ourselves on creating a village that looks great, runs well and, most importantly, feels like home. Our property team plays a big part in making that happen. #J-18808-Ljbffr