Operations Manager - Open Space Maintenance - Christchurch Ōtautahi

Operations Manager - Open Space Maintenance - Christchurch Ōtautahi

City Care Property – Christchurch, South Island

Are you an experienced leader in open space maintenance, ready to take the next step in your career? We are on the lookout for a dynamic, adaptable, and commercially savvy manager to lead our Christchurch team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy making decisions, and have a genuine passion for people and green spaces – come and join our team.

What You’ll Bring to the Table | Ngā Mea ka Mauria e Koe ki te Rūnanga :

• Proven experience in open space maintenance and contract management.
• Confident and agile decision-maker who thrives in changing environments.
• Skilled in people leadership and strong customer relationship management—you build trust and lead with integrity.
• Strong financial acumen - you know how to manage budgets, cost control, and drive commercial success.
• Strategic thinker with a growth mindset - you’re passionate about performance, innovation, and identifying new opportunities.
• Collaborative and customer-focused - you value strong relationships and delivering high service standards.
• Lead self-delivered open space contracts, covering ecological restoration, landscaping renewal projects, and ongoing maintenance
• Drive performance by optimising margins, unlock efficiencies, and ensuring commercial success.
• Manage and support a passionate team committed to making a difference in their communities.
• Strengthen customer relationships through proactive communication and service excellence.
• Champion health & safety and sustainability in everything you do.
• Work with a great team - committed, passionate, and proud of what they do.
• Be part of a values-driven organisation that puts people and communities first.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development, and tools to support your success.
• Enjoy a company vehicle for your daily commute

Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainability across social, environmental, cultural, and economic dimensions, while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Diversity Works, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if you have any preferences or requirements that will support you to perform at your best. All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, undergo a medical assessment, pass a drug and alcohol test, provide two references, and consent to a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) check.

Discover why our people love working with us here

Apply Now : We will be reviewing applicationsas we receive them, so please don’t hesitate to apply.

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