Team Leader – Eastern Porirua Cadetship Programme
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 project
Te Ra Nui, Eastern Porirua Development is a partnership between Kainga Ora, Porirua City Council and Ngati Toa Rangatira. Working in collaboration with the community, these three organisations are the guardians of an investment that will see Porirua become an even better place to live, work and play for the people of Porirua.For more information please visit https://teranuidevelopment.co.nz.
All about the jobYou’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
- nursery inventory and production, site preparation (spraying and clearing), planting and on-going maintenance
- problem solving any daily issues with the team and the Manager - Eastern Porirua Cadetship Programme
- applying 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 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
What you need to do now
Come and join our eastern Porirua large-scale project 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.
You will need to apply via our careers centre: www.poriruacity.govt.nz/careers.
Applications need to be received via our Careers Portal by Thursday 5 June 2025.
We will be working through applications as they are submitted and may progress candidates prior to the closing date, so apply now!