Operations Manager
- Key Leadership Role
- Strong People Focus
- Join a Growing Company
About Us
Busy Lizzy Gardens is a trusted name in high- quality landscaping and garden maintenance services.
Our clients
- homeowners and businesses
- come to us because we listen, turn up, and aim to exceed expectations.
We're a medium-sized team with big capability and strong values. We care deeply about quality craftsmanship, client relationships, and our people. Our culture is supportive, down-to-earth, and built on trust. We are preparing for future growth and to help us on the journey we're looking for a capable, people-focused Operations Manager to join our team and take the lead for all our on-site operations.
What You'll Be Doing:- Leading our field staff (~20) and delivering a supportive, high-performing team culture.
- Empowering our teams to deliver great results for all on-site jobs across maintenance services and projects.
- Managing quality control, customer satisfaction, and health & safety.
- Supporting P&L management and contributing to the commercial success of the company.
- Being a trusted face of the company on site - building great client relationships.
- At least 3 years working in people leadership roles with financial accountability.
- A background in landscaping or other dispersed, outdoor, client/public facing service delivery operations would be ideal.
- A genuine team player who can lead teams, grow culture and lift those around them.
- Good understanding of project management including budgeting, scheduling and resource management.
- Understanding of NZ health and safety legislation and its practical application.
- Good commercial acumen - confident contributing to budget management and financial outcomes.
- Excellent communicator, confident in leading from the front.
- Work with a great bunch of people who genuinely care.
- Contribute to future growth as a critical part of the leadership team.
- Work in a supportive, growing, values-led company.
- Be part of a business that's built on trust, quality, and culture.
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
If you're a confident operator who thrives on making things run smoothly, enjoys leading people, and loves working outdoors - this is your chance to shape a key role in a growing and respected business.
Everyone has a different background, if you're interested and think you can add value to our company in this role we encourage you to apply. Use the link below or give Will a call on 022 3051336 to find out more. Applications close at 5pm Wednesday 16 July 2025.
Please Quote Reference Number 12587