Team Manager

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Green by Nature is seeking a Team Manager for the Mowing Team in Henderson, E7, full-time onsite, reporting to the Operations Manager. You will lead a crew of Mower Operators, stay hands on, and drive excellence to exceed client expectations while upholding safety and community service. The ideal candidate has proven leadership in landscaping or a related field, a full clean Class 1 license with manual driving ability, strong planning and communication skills, and a talent for motivating staff. Benefits include a performance-based salary, guaranteed hours with growth, wellness stipend, company vehicle and laptop, plus development opportunities. To apply, tailor your resume to show leadership impact, safety leadership, and stakeholder engagement, and be prepared for a pre-employment drug test.

At Green by Nature, we're more than just a greenspace maintenance team - we're passionate about keeping Henderson and the surrounding West Auckland areas clean, green and thriving. As a trusted partner of the Auckland City Council, 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 Mowing Team.

What does a Team Manager Mowing do, you ask?

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for a team of Mower Operators that support our work across the Henderson region. As the team lead, you will maintain a hands on approach, helping 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 either in landscaping and maintenance or a similar industry, showcasing proven leadership in achieving team success. You will be approachable, thrive in unexpected situations, and make informed decisions to instil confidence in your team. Other qualities and skills we are looking for include:

• High work ethic, not shy of getting on the ground to support your team
• Ability to go the extra mile for clients
• A full, clean class 1 drivers licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle (essential)
• Top notch planning and organisational skills allowing you to manage your workload effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as internal and external stakeholder engagement is a large component of this leadership role
• Lead health and safety awareness and knowledge within your team

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: 

• A performance-based salary that is reviewed annually 
• Guaranteed hours with the opportunity of increasing based on operational demands
• Annual $300 wellness benefit (after qualifying period) and work phone permitted for personal use along with laptop and company vehicle
• 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 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