Team Manager

About The Role

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.

Responsibilities

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 of the fleet under your teams care, ensuring everything runs smoothly

Provide training and ongoing coaching to staff to ensure high performance and professional development

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

Why Join Us?

As well as being part of a business that has been an industry leader for more than 30 years, you will also receive :

Tools of the trade, including a work vehicle and phone that's permitted for personal use

Performance-based salary reviewed annually

Internal and external opportunities for learning and development

A rewarding role helping upkeep the local community with exciting new garden installations

Opportunity to manage our Parks Projects Team who install amazing new playgrounds, park furniture and other parks related assets

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.

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