Team leader

We are currently looking for a great people manager with team leadership experience to join our team in Petone This is a hands-on role and provides an exciting opportunity to showcase your passion, skills, knowledge and leadership in the field of Amenity horticulture.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Leading an experienced team to deliver a high level of service and bring expertise and consistency to the gardens and grounds under your care. • Planning and coordinating regular and seasonal gardens, turf, and grounds activities. • Communicating directly with clients. • Be responsible for making sure health and safety policies are maintained on site. • General gardening and grounds care including weeding, planting, mowing, edging, hard surface clearing of litter and debris, irrigation installation and repairs, hedge trimming and minor amenity tree maintenance. • Work with our team to ensure that pests, diseases, and plant health are monitored and treated, using environmentally sustainable methods and products. • Order essential materials and team supplies. • Consistently uphold Bark’s core values.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Opportunities to up-skill and progress • 40 hours Monday-Friday – the weekends are yours! • Competitive hourly rate • Free health insurance for all team members • All tools, PPE & uniform provided. • You get your birthday off – PAID.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please contact us now!

• Great communication skills • Proven leadership experience • At least 3 years gardening experience with a broad range of skills • Ability and willingness to work alone as well as in a team. • A positive, proactive, and hard-working attitude • Full clean driver’s license • Computer literate with experience working from phones and tablets (iPad) • Grow-safe and First Aid Certificates are highly regarded but we are happy to upskill the right person. • Must be able to pass a pre-employment MOJ check and drug test.