Team Leader Horticulture

About the Role

We are seeking Team Leaders to join our team of skilled, talented and passionate horticulturalists, and landscapers.  You will work with a Trades Assistant and be responsible for maintaining and creating some of the most beautiful parks and greenspaces across Auckland.  With a great team culture, career development opportunities and a competitive hourly rate, what’s not to like?

Tasks and Responsibilities

•    Overseeing a Trades Assistant
•    Completing relevant reports.
•    Using phone app daily to manage jobs
•    Running daily toolbox and pre-starts.
•    Delivering seasonal tasks such as annual bed rotations
•    Overseeing a Trades Assistant
•    General Garden Maintenance including planting pruning, fertilizing, mulching, streepscaping and watering
•    Removal of pest plants
•    Using an array of small plant equipment including weed eaters, hedge trimmers, blowers etc

About You

•    Previous experience in gardening/horticulture a must
•    Have a passion for working outdoors and love to see the fruits of your labour
•    Are committed to providing the absolute best quality workmanship for our Customers
•    Have a class one drivers license
•    Must be physically fit
•    Reliable and always on time for work.
•    Comfortable leading and support team members.
•    We won’t budge on safety therefore we need someone who is health and safety conscious
•    Willing to embrace change and new possibilities

Benefits and Perks

•    Competitive Hourly Rate
•    Tool of the Trade Vehicle
•    Ongoing Training and Support
•    Multiple Career Paths
•    A down to earth working environment
•    Free Health Insurance (Southern Cross’s- Health’s Essential Plan)

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to Apply

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