Lead Gardener

Are you a driven and experienced Gardener/Landscaper looking for a rewarding opportunity? Princess Alexandra Retirement Village in Ahuriri, Napier**_ _**has an opportunity for you
- Varied, fast-paced and rewarding role
- Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities

**About the Role**

We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a Lead Gardener. This is a full time position working Monday to Friday 0800 - 1630.

In this role you will:

- Lead a team focused on maintaining our beautiful gardens in our resort style setting for our residents, their families and our staff to enjoy
- Service the grounds and gardens to ensure a great aesthetic appearance and ensure safety of all the grounds area
- Enjoy lots of variety with a bowling green, water features, residential and shared areas
- Work closely with,?and support your team and colleagues

**About You**

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:

- Previous experience in a Gardener/Landscaper role
- Ability to lead a motivated and productive team
- Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
- Outstanding communication skills
- A reliable, friendly and professional manner
- Horticultural qualifications preferreD

**About Ryman**

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman has grown to become the largest retirement village operator in New Zealand. We own and operate 48 villages in New Zealand and Australia. We have 14 new villages under construction and 9 additional sites in our landbank. We employ more than 7,600 team members, and we are the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick. Being the developer, designer, builder, and operator means we will continue to challenge the status quo and adapt to better serve our residents and team members.

Our trailblazing spirit can be felt in every Ryman experience, so if you like the sound of this, then read on.

**Benefits of working at a Ryman Village**
- Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
- Work in a beautiful, resort style village
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers

If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness and excellence, we would love to hear from you

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date._