Operations Manager - Kaiwhakahaere Rauemi

Operations Manager - Kaiwhakahaere Rauemi

Mana Recruitment – North Shore, North Island

Lead the teams who keep Aotearoa’s green spaces thriving.

Green by Nature is a diversified professional full-facility, parks maintenance, sports turf, landscaping and horticulture company, operating across New Zealand and Australia. They have 2,000+ 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 people, clients, and communities. They are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and proud of their contribution. They are committed to their values :

Accountability - We take ownership and deliver on our commitments.

Bravery - We face challenges with courage and look for better ways of doing things.

Care - We act with empathy, respect, and dedication to our people, the environment, and our communities.

As Operations Manager, you will oversee safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery of all operational contracts within your area. Your mahi will directly influence team culture, client satisfaction, financial performance, and the quality of the environments we steward. We are seeking someone who not only has proven operational and leadership qualities but also has a cultural capacity to embrace the practice of kaitiakitanga (trusteeship, guardianship and protection) on the Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau (Ancestral Mountains / volcanoes of Auckland). Your connection will bring invaluable insight and authenticity to your mahi.

What this role includes :

Leading day-to-day operations to ensure services are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards.

Building trusted relationships with clients, councils, suppliers, and community partners.

Managing budgets, forecasting, reporting, and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency and profitability.

Embedding strong safety practices and ensuring every team member goes home safe each day.

Coaching, supporting, and developing your team to build capability and drive high performance.

Supporting new business opportunities, pricing, and mobilisation of new contracts.

Leading and managing operations across the Tūpuna Maunga Authority contract, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.

Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, iwi, and community partners.

Supporting, mentoring, and developing your team, fostering a culture of care and accountability.

Overseeing budgets, contracts, and compliance to ensure operational and financial performance.

Driving continuous improvement and innovation in how we serve our people and environment.

At least five years’ experience in operations management, contract delivery, facilities, or service environments.

Proven ability to manage budgets, contracts, and financial performance.

Strong leadership skills with experience building positive, high-performing teams.

The ability to engage confidently with clients, councils, partners, suppliers, and internal teams.

A solid understanding of health, safety, and compliance obligations.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, especially in busy or fast-changing environments.

A calm, solutions-focused approach.

Demonstrated leadership experience in operations, facilities, open spaces, or horticulture related sectors.

Strong people leadership skills with a track record of developing and supporting diverse teams.

Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect across cultures and communities.

Commercial and contractual management experience.

Genuine support of whakapapa with the ability to bring that perspective into decision-making and leadership.

He wāhi whai tikanga | What Green by Nature offer :

A meaningful leadership role that directly benefits local communities.

A workplace where team culture, wellbeing, and development matter.

Opportunities to expand your leadership, commercial, and operational expertise.

A supportive, values-aligned environment.

The satisfaction of seeing the impact of your mahi in the spaces people enjoy every day.

As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a company that has been an industry leader for over 30 years.

Additional benefits include : a performance-based salary reviewed annually; a work vehicle; a company phone permitted for personal use; and an annual $300 wellness benefit (after qualifying period).

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our values and commitment to creating greener, healthier communities across Aotearoa. Please email Heather Walker

• @manarecruitment.co.nz at Mana Recruitment (quoting reference number GBN010) to request an information kete or email CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the skills you bring.

Applications close : Monday 22 December 2025 at 5.00pm.

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