The people of Porirua City are what makes ours a truly special place – we take pleasure in helping and caring for each other. We want everyone to feel welcome here, whether they’re visiting, living or working here. We’re looking for people who will help position our city as a welcoming, dynamic place to live, work and visit.

All about the job

This role will embrace your people leadership skills, along with your passion for horticulture. You’ll be leading a team of up to 5 cadets, to ensure our revegetation project is well planned and delivered.

You will be responsible for:

daily leadership and coaching of a team of cadets,
ensuring work is completed at a high standard, and meets service level agreements
planning and implementing grass maintenance and vegetation control schedules.
problem solving any daily issues with the team and the Manager - Eastern Porirua Cadetship Programme
Assisting with planning, management and undertake the vegetation preparation, planting and after care programmes
Plan & implement growth control programmes by mechanical and chemical means
Apply pesticides and fertilisers, as may be required by work programmes, in a safe and effective manner.
providing friendly, positive and professional customer service excellence at all times

Please note this is a fixed term role, until 30 June 2026.

All about you

This role is a great role for someone who has experience in horticulture, and the ability to lead and motivate others. This role that will give you pride in your work and have a positive impact in the presentation of the city.

You’ll need to show us that you:

are an effective team leader
can demonstrate practical experience in horticulture
have a Level 4 Amenity Horticulture qualification or equivalent;
are able to supervise staff to ensure programmed maintenance schedules are carried out
have excellent customer service and relationship management skills

All about Porirua City

Porirua’s landscape is changing. Thanks to new housing development, large scale regeneration projects and new transport links, we’re rapidly growing into a diverse, well-connected city with significant opportunities for growth.

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What you need to do now

Come and join our new Eastern Porirua Regeneration programme and be part of our welcoming and engaging environment. For more information please contact Aibne McGrannachan on 021 794 662 or email aibne.mcgrannachan@poriruacity.govt.nz.

Porirua City Council is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we’ll do our best to get you sorted.

Applications need to be received via our Careers Portal by Wednesday 15 May 2024.

We will be working through applications as they are submitted and may progress candidates prior to the closing date, so apply now!

Team Leader - Eastern Porirua Cadetship Programme