Head Grounds Leader - Sports Turf at Private School

Ventia; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & safety focused environment

Job summary

Ventia seeks a Head Groundsperson to lead the onsite grounds maintenance team at a prestigious private school in South Auckland. The role focuses on delivering outstanding sports field presentation and well-maintained outdoor spaces across a high-quality campus.

In this hands-on leadership position, you will manage daily operations, emphasize safety, and work with the school's operations team to drive performance, staff development, and stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Turf Management or Horticulture.
• 2 years experience in a similar leadership role.
• Proven leadership and team management capability.
• Strong knowledge of sports turf, grounds maintenance, and horticultural practices.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily grounds operations.
• Champion health and safety across the site.
• Maintain sports fields, landscaped gardens and recreational spaces.
• Drive performance, develop staff and lead a dedicated grounds team.
• Build strong relationships with school stakeholders.

Skills

Turf management

Leadership

Health & safety

Team management

Grounds maintenance

Education

Turf/Horticulture qualification

Job description

Ventia seeks a Head Groundsperson to lead the onsite grounds maintenance team at a prestigious private school in South Auckland. The role focuses on delivering outstanding sports field presentation and well-maintained outdoor spaces across a high-quality campus.

In this hands-on leadership position, you will manage daily operations, emphasize safety, and work with the school's operations team to drive performance, staff development, and stakeholder relations.