Team Manger

Green by Nature; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; Remote; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Personal use of work phone

Learning and development opportunities

Community impact work

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a Team Manager for the Horticulture team in South Auckland. You will lead a three-person crew across around 20 sites, balancing hands-on horticulture with audits, client meetings and reporting.

A hands-on leader, you will develop a focused, driven team that delivers excellence and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has horticulture qualifications, 3+ years in a similar role, and a valid NZ Class 1 driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in horticulture or similar environment.
• Proven ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads.
• Strong communication skills with clients and staff.
• Commitment to health and safety practices across sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead a three-person horticulture team across ~20 sites in South Auckland.
• Balance hands-on horticulture work with administrative duties (audits, meetings, reporting).
• Foster a motivated, safe, and high-performing team culture.
• Engage with clients to meet expectations and drive service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Horticulture knowledge

Planning and organisation

Administration skills

Problem solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Hands-on gardening

Adaptability

Education

Horticulture qualification

Tools

NZ Driver's license (Class 1)

Job description

At Green by Nature, we're more than just a greenspace maintenance team we're passionate about keeping Auckland areas clean, green and thriving. As a trusted partner of the Auckland City Council, various Retirement Villages, and Health Care facilities we take pride in maintaining the regions parks, playgrounds, gardens, infrastructure, and public spaces. To support our mission, we're seeking a Team Manager for our Horticulture team

About The Role

The role is based out of the South Auckland region across approx. 20 sites. You will be responsible for managing a team of three and the role will be split between horticulture work and administration such as audits, meeting the clients, reporting etc.

As the team lead/manager you maintain a hands-on approach, helping to build a team who are focused and driven to achieve excellence and pride in what they do while exceeding our clients' expectations.

What 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 unexpected situations, and make informed decisions to instil confidence in your team.

Skills and Attributes:

• Horticulture qualifications and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role (essential).
• A full, clean NZ class 1 driver's licence ideally with the ability to drive a manual
• High work ethic and not shy of getting on the tools to support your team
• Ability to go the extra mile to impress our clients
• Solid organisational and planning skills and enjoy managing workloads
• Strong written, computer and administration skills
• Know how people tick and can motivate your team to complete their best work
• A positive attitude towards working safely

Here's what we can offer you:

Along with working within a company that has been an industry leader for more than 30 years, you will receive:

• Annual $300 wellness benefit (after qualifying period) and work phone permitted for personal use
• The opportunity to work in a role that gives back to the community
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities with the ability to progress your career

Green by Nature is a business operating across New Zealand and Australia.

We have over 2000+ employees and are committed to a culture of health and safety, excellence, and continuous improvement, whilst caring for our people, clients, and communities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and experience match, then we want to hear from you.

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test and Police Vetting.