Assistant Garden Team Lead — Hands-On Retail Gardener

Mitre 10; Cambridge; Remote; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitre 10 MEGA Cambridge is seeking an experienced garden retail professional to join our Garden Centre leadership team as Assistant Garden Team Leader. You will support the Garden Team Leader in delivering outstanding customer service, garden expertise, and strong merchandising.

This hands-on leadership role is 40 hours per week, including one weekend day. You will help manage day-to-day operations, motivate the team, and ensure our customers receive knowledgeable advice and great service.

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of gardening, plants, green goods and garden products.
• Experience leading, supervising or coordinating a team.
• Passion for gardening with ability to advise customers.
• Customer-first approach and ability to meet customer needs.
• Ability to lead by example and maintain team morale.

Responsibilities

• Assist Garden Team Leader in daily operations of the Garden Centre.
• Help maintain high retail standards, stock levels, and merchandising.
• Provide knowledgeable customer advice and service.
• Step up to lead in the absence of the Garden Team Leader.
• Work a 40-hour roster, including at least one weekend day.

Skills

Gardening knowledge

Team leadership

Customer service

Stock management

Forklift / driving licence

Job description

Mitre 10 MEGA Cambridge is seeking an experienced garden retail professional to join our Garden Centre leadership team as Assistant Garden Team Leader. You will support the Garden Team Leader in delivering outstanding customer service, garden expertise, and strong merchandising.

This hands-on leadership role is 40 hours per week, including one weekend day. You will help manage day-to-day operations, motivate the team, and ensure our customers receive knowledgeable advice and great service.