Team Manager

Green by Nature is proud to be one of the Queenstown Lakes District Council's chosen service provider, entrusted with maintaining the beauty of the Queenstown & Wanaka's parks, playgrounds, and public spaces. Blown away by the region's natural beauty and inspired by the Council's forward-thinking vision for the future, we are eager to welcome a Team Manager to support our Wanaka team.

About the role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing team comprising of skilled horticulturalists and Gardeners, mower operators, facilities operators, and sports turf experts. With teams based in Queenstown, Wanaka and Jacks Point, you'll roll up your sleeves working alongside your team, ensuring their success while surpassing our clients' expectations. Day-to-day activities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Involvement in staff recruitment, onboarding, and training
• People management such as annual leave and timesheet approval, staff rosters etc
• Asset maintenance of plant and machinery COFs WoFs repairs and maintenance
• Managing interment (burial) tasks
• Audits and compliance - contract, health and safety, environmental
• Meeting KPIs both internal and external (our council partners)
• Above all be prepared to help out your team on the ground! 

Who we are looking for:

Our ideal candidate has prior experience in a similar industry or has proven experience in leading a team to achieve their best work. We need someone who isn't fazed by unexpected challenges, but rather thrives in such situations, making well-informed decisions that instil confidence in their team. Other qualities we seek include:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills are a must, enabling you to effectively communicate with individuals internally and externally
• You'll be well organised and be able to use your planning skills to coordinate and manage workloads
• Strong computer and administrative skills are essential
• A positive attitude towards working safely and a desire to uphold the company health and safety policies
• A current class 1 driver's licence with the ability to drive a manual - even better if you have class 2
• Turf or Horticulture qualifications would be advantageous

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a business that has been an industry leader for over 30 years
• Contribute to a rewarding role, helping upkeep the community
• Annual $300 wellness benefit (after qualifying period)
• Tools of the trade, including a work vehicle
• Performance-based salary reviewed annually
• Internal and external opportunities for learning and development

About Us:

Green by Nature is a business which specialises in Sports Turf Management and have diversified into a professional full facility parks maintenance company, 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. To apply for this role, click 'apply'.

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