Strategic Advisor Corporate Strategy And Planning Jobs in New Zealand

Please Quote Reference Number 98874

• Exceptional opportunity
• Elevate your career
• Lead and grow the Ministry's garden care division

We are looking for someone who's ready to apply their knowledge and experience, is passionate about exceeding clients expectations, has superior initiative, strong leadership qualities and takes pride in beautiful gardens.

If you thrive in an environment where performance is supported encouraged and recognised, we want to hear from you.

The Role:

• As Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing care and maintenance of our clients' treasured gardens by your teams
• You'll manage, coordinate schedules, work closely with clients, and help grow the maintenance division by prioritising our existing clients whilst securing new business.
• Your role is pivotal in delivering exceptional professional service, nurturing client relationships, and ensuring the long-term success of your teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire the maintenance of beautiful gardens, ensuring our clients' properties are their pride and joy.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships, addressing any concerns or requests.
• Manage and support a skilled team, ensuring they are highly trained and have the tools and support to complete tasks to the highest standards
• Oversee and coordinate the scheduling of multiple maintenance jobs across various client sites, ensuring efficiency and timely completion.
• Actively seek new opportunities within existing client relationships and through outreach to secure new maintenance prospects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for both clients and internal teams, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed about requirements, timelines, budgets, and expectations.
• Ensure accurate records of completed work, manage invoicing, and track the status of ongoing maintenance services for both internal purposes and client billing.
• Work alongside the leadership team to grow and develop the maintenance department, contributing to the success of the overall company.

What We're Looking For:

• We're looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities at once.
• If you have a strong background in garden maintenance, have experience leading teams, and enjoy fostering long-lasting client relationships, this is the role for you.

Qualifications:

• Solid experience in garden maintenance, with proven leadership capabilities.
• A strong skillset in horticulture and a premium understanding of plant care and maintenance practices.
• The ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate multiple jobs and teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-focused approach.
• Experience in business development and securing new maintenance prospects.
• Proficiency with operational programs and experience with maintenance management software.
• A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to address client issues and team challenges proactively.

What You Can Expect:

• This is a unique opportunity to lead, shape, and develop a growing team of talented people in an exciting and beautiful industry.
• Ministry of Ground is committed to supporting you as you grow and thrive in this role.
• We really value your contributions and promise to always have your back as you help deliver outstanding maintenance services to our clients.

Compensation:

• Competitive package / remuneration commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for growth within the company and a competitive benefits package.
• Ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

If you join us, we promise to always have your back and support and recognise you in this growing company and beautiful industry.

Please Quote Reference Number 98874