Groundsperson (Gardens & Landscapes)

At Kapiti Retirement Trust, our mission is simple: A Lifestyle to Enjoy. We're seeking a motivated and reliable person to join our Grounds Team maintaining the gardens, lawns and outdoor spaces across our retirement village community in central Paraparaumu. Our villages are recognised for their attractive, well-maintained grounds, which play an important role in the wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents. This is an opportunity to join a skilled, well-resourced team that takes pride in creating beautiful environments that residents are proud to call home. The role offers a great variety of work, including garden and lawn maintenance, planting, landscaping projects, tree work, and the ongoing enhancement of village grounds. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in quality workmanship, and want to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role As a member of our Grounds Team, you will be involved in: Maintaining gardens, lawns and landscaped areas to a high standard Planting, pruning, weeding and general garden care Operating horticultural and grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively Assisting with hard and soft landscaping projects Supporting tree and outdoor maintenance work Maintaining tidy, attractive outdoor environments for residents and visitors Working collaboratively within a team and contributing to a positive workplace culture About You We're looking for someone who: Has experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping or a related field Holds a current full driver's licence Enjoys working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions Is physically capable of carrying out active, hands‑on work Takes pride in producing high‑quality work Can work independently and as part of a team Is reliable, positive and willing to learn Enjoys interacting with people and providing friendly service to residents Has experience operating horticultural or landscaping equipment A Level 3 qualification in Amenity Horticulture (or a related field) would be an advantage but is not essential. What We Offer A stable, full-time position with a respected community organisation A supportive and experienced team environment Variety and interesting work across beautiful retirement village grounds Quality equipment and resources Ongoing training and development opportunities The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to residents' quality of life Hours 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm Location Based within our retirement village community in central Paraparaumu. This role provides the opportunity to work across our villages, contributing to the maintenance and enhancement of a wide range of gardens, lawns and outdoor spaces. Appointment to this Position The safety and wellbeing of our residents is important to us. As part of our recruitment process, the successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment Police Vetting check. Due to the physical nature of the role, the successful applicant may also be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment. Applications Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 4 September. About Kapiti Retirement Trust Kapiti Retirement Trust has been providing quality retirement living on the Kāpiti Coast for generations. We are proud of our villages, our residents, and the team members who help make them exceptional places to live. #J-18808-Ljbffr