Garden Maintenance Supervisor
About this job
We are a growing landscaping and garden maintenance company based in Wellington, and we’re looking for a Garden Maintenance Supervisor to join our team. This is a hands-on role for someone with at least two years of garden maintenance experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to high-quality work.
You’ll be responsible for leading a small team (usually two people) and ensuring that residential and commercial garden sites are maintained to a high standard. Daily tasks include: • General garden tidy-ups • Weeding and hedge trimming • Lawn mowing and edging • Pruning and plant care • Overseeing task completion and managing time on site
Role details: • Start time: 7:30 AM daily from our Owhiro Bay lock up • Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm • Pay: $30–$35/hour depending on experience • Team: You’ll be working alongside another experienced team member
Job Requirements
What we’re looking for: • At least two years of experience in garden maintenance • Confidence in supervising and guiding others on site • A full driver’s licence and your own reliable transport with ability to drive manual vehicles • Physically fit and happy to work outdoors in all weather • Reliable, motivated, and takes pride in their work • Looking for stable, long-term employment • Convictions on a case by case basis
What we offer: • Consistent weekday hours (no weekends) • Supportive team culture with opportunities to grow • All tools, equipment, and safety gear provided • A city-based lock-up with free parking, kitchenette, and bathroom • Performance-based bonuses, birthday leave, and annual skin checks
Apply today with your CV if you’re ready to take the next step in your gardening career and lead with confidence.
- Days of work
- Monday to Friday (no weekends) 7.30AM – 4.30PM (42 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- Between $25 - $35p/h depending on experience
- Job Category
- Gardeners
- Career Level
- Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
- Vehicle Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Motorcycle Licence
- Full, (Class 6) - Motorcycle Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- No
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