Hands-On Garden Centre Leader – Assistant Role

Mitre 10; Waikato; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; 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 daily operations, provide knowledgeable advice, and lead by example to maintain high standards in service, stock and presentation.

This hands-on leadership role is 40 hours per week on a roster, including one weekend day. Based in Waikato, Cambridge location, you will work closely with the Garden Team Leader to drive departmental

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of gardening, plants and garden products.
• Proven experience leading, supervising or coordinating a team.
• Excellent customer service mindset and ability to resolve queries.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure the Garden Centre delivers high standards in service, knowledge and stock management.
• Support the Garden Team Leader and take responsibility for the department when required.
• Hands-on leadership, including helping customers and guiding the team; roaster-based 40 hours per week with one weekend day.

Skills

Gardening knowledge

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Stock management

Merchandising

Forklift license desirable

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 daily operations, provide knowledgeable advice, and lead by example to maintain high standards in service, stock and presentation.

This hands-on leadership role is 40 hours per week on a roster, including one weekend day. Based in Waikato, Cambridge location, you will work closely with the Garden Team Leader to drive departmental