Team Manger

Green by Nature AU; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Personal phone use

Career development

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking a Team Manager for the Horticulture team to lead a three-person crew across about 20 sites in South Auckland. The role blends hands-on horticulture work with administration, including audits, client meetings and reporting.

You’ll guide the team, build capability, and ensure client satisfaction. We value leadership, independent decision-making, and a proactive approach to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Horticulture qualifications and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role (essential).
• Solid organisational and planning skills and enjoy managing workloads.
• Strong written, computer and administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of three across 20 sites, balancing horticulture work with administration tasks (audits, meetings, reporting).
• Maintain hands-on leadership, motivate the team to achieve client expectations and drive excellence.

Skills

Horticulture qualifications

Team leadership

Administration skills

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.