WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Our ideal candidate has prior experience in a similar industry, showcasing proven leadership in achieving team success. You should be approachable, thrive in all leadership situations, and make informed decisions to instil confidence in your team. Other qualities we seek include:

• A level 3 or 4 Horticulture Qualification is required
• High work ethic with the proven ability of getting on the tools to support your team as required
• Ambitious to deliver outstanding service to our clients and your team
• A full, clean NZ driver’s licence with the ability to drive a manual is essential
• Solid organisational and planning skills and enjoy managing workloads
• Strong written, computer and administration skills and you’ll have internal and external stakeholder engagement responsibilities
• Understanding of what makes your team tick with the ability to motivate your team to complete their best work
• A positive attitude towards working safely, something you’ll lead from the front for

ABOUT US

Green by Nature is a diversified professional full facility, parks maintenance, sports turf, landscaping and horticulture company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. We have 2000+ employees, have been an industry leader for over 30 years and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities.
If you’re a motivated individual looking to make impact within a company that has been an industry leader for over 30 years, apply now!
In accordance with the Company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Vide

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of Gardeners, Spray Operators & Sextons/Projects Staff on a 6.30am – 3pm work schedule. As the team lead you maintain a hands-on approach, helping to elevate a team who are focused and driven to achieve excellence and take pride in what they do while exceeding our clients’ expectations.

Day-to-day activities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Work closely with the other Team Manager Sports Turf, Mowing & Litter Control to efficiently share staff and equipment resources
• Monitor workflow and regimes for your mowing and facilities staff
• Plan and set up your team’s daily sports field maintenance tasks, adapting to weather conditions and field demands
• Maintain strong communication with Horowhenua District Council to ensure all requirements are met
• Collaborate closely with park stakeholders, including sports clubs and regional associations, to understand and address their needs
• Arrange for the servicing and repair the fleet under your teams care, ensuring everything runs smoothly
• Provide training and ongoing coaching to staff to ensure high performance and professional development