Operations Manager
Immediate Start
Full Time, Operations
Please Quote Reference Number 15770
  • 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. We're known for our creativity, reliability, and commitment to delivering great work that lasts. 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.
    What You'll Bring:
    • 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.
    • Solid and expert knowledge of soft and hard landscaping disciplines
    • A genuine team player who can lead teams, grow culture and lift those around them.
    • Good project management capability 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.
    Why Join Us?:
    • 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.
    • Competitive salary and company vehicle included.
    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.

    Apply using the link below or give Liz a call for a chat on 0211793395 to find out more.


    Please Quote Reference Number 15770

    Please Complete the Details in our Form Below

    (.doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf or .txt ONLY, 4MB max file size)







    Complete this Additional Questionnaire:

    (Q1) Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

    (Q2) How would you rate your English language skills?




    (Q3) How many years experience do you have in people leadership roles with financial accountability?

    (Q4) Do you have a background in landscaping or other dispersed, outdoor, client/public facing service delivery operations?

    (Q5) What is your salary expectation for this role?

    Check for Confirmation HERE after you click SEND