Full timeCompetitive Hourly Rate + On the Job TrainingCompetitive Hourly Rate - earn between $31.00 - $38.00 per hour, based on skill and experience, on a standard 40 hours per week.Non-Office Based Work + Get Paid to Lead an Active LifestyleWork That Benefits the Local Environment by Adding Biodiversity and Habitat#PlantYourLegacy + Access to Ongoing Career DevelopmentThe Opportunity:We are seeking an experienced Landscaping Team Leader, with fencing and concreting experience, to lead a team of 2 - 4 landscapers and create beautiful commercial and residential yards in the Wellington area.As a Team Leader your main responsibility is to ensure that your team has all the necessary resources to complete their tasks safely, efficiently, and within budget. This includes sharing your expertise, giving continuous feedback to your team members and clients. You'll also get involved in doing everything from site set-out to planting, timber work, paving, lawn care and much more.Responsibilities include but not limited to:Landscape Construction - you install hardscapes and/or softscapes to our clients' specification. Depending on the project and your skills, that can include planting, mulching, timber works, concreting, paving (all varieties using both mortar and sand-based materials) and installing irrigation.Quality - your work is of the highest standard, you are thorough and take pride in doing well. What you don't know yet, you'll learn from your Project Manager, Site Supervisor or Site Manager.Health & Safety - you make sure you and your work mates go home unharmed every day.Teamwork - you'll be an active team member, encouraging your team to complete assigned work to a high standard, while having all the support from Project Managers in maintaining great relationships with clients.The Landscape Construction responsibilities are dependent on the project work that we have available, which means no two days are the same!If you enjoy spending your days outdoors and getting involved in practical work, this is the job for you!About You:You'll have a passion for landscaping, have a strong work ethic and enjoy being on the tools and in the garden. You're a team player, willing to learn and ideally already have extensive experience in paving using both mortar and sand base materials, accurately working to drawing/building levels and working in unison with our site teams to achieve deadlines.You will also have considerable experience in gardening and handling tools (ideally including heavy machinery) and get immense satisfaction from completing a project and pleasing clients. You will enjoy sharing your knowledge with others and are adept at communicating and collaborating with your team, clients, and contractors.Requirements:3+ years' experience in Landscaping, Construction or similar.Experience in a Team Leader or similar positionA good level of fitness and communication skills – you'll be actively moving and lifting all day.Willingness to learn and grow.A commitment to health and safety practices that creates a safe working environment for the team and others on site.Advantageous but not essential:Paving experience installing all varieties of mortar and sand-based materials.Carpentry and concreting experienceFirst Aid & Site Safe certificationsAbility to drive a Manual vehicleWhat we offer:Join our team and work for New Zealand's most awarded landscaper, where you'll be responsible for creating premier landscapes that we are known for.You'll get to work in a diverse work environment with locations around Wellington, and we'll provide you with all the necessary tools to get the job done.We actively encourage our team members to grow professionally and personally and offer on-the-job training to help you develop your skills.About Us:Natural Habitats is a highly regarded provider of landscaping services in New Zealand, having received numerous awards for our work. Our expertise is trusted for the construction and upkeep of many of the country's most renowned civil, commercial, and residential landscapes. Our team comprises over 180 employees, with sites spanning from Kerikeri in the north to Queenstown in the south.Apply Now:If you would love to be able to see the results of the hard work that you put in, through the results of transforming a landscape, then this is the job for you.For more information, apply online now via the URL (https://www.naturalhabitats.co.nz/careers/landscaper-team-leader-wellington/)Applications close 11pm on Thursday 25th April 2024.Natural Habitats is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?How many years' experience do you have as a Landscape Team Leader?Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
