Awa Nursery Operations Manager
Waimauku, Full Time
Please Quote Reference Number 17252
  • Are you passionate about leading people and building high-performing teams?
  • Do you take pride in maintaining exceptional nursery standards?
  • Can you drive operational efficiency while delivering quality outcomes?

  • At AWA Nursery, we have a long history of growing and supplying quality plants to customers throughout Auckland and beyond. Our reputation is built on strong horticultural expertise, outstanding plant quality, and a commitment to excellence across all areas of our nursery.

    We are seeking an experienced Nursery Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operational and maintenance functions of our nursery. Working closely alongside our Nursery Production Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the nursery environment, infrastructure, systems, and teams operate efficiently to support the successful growth and presentation of our plants.

    This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong people management, operational planning, and a passion for maintaining high standards across all aspects of nursery operations.

    About the role:
    • Deliver an exceptional product for our customers
    • Oversee nursery operations to ensure standards are achieved
    • Assess market trends to identify opportunities for growth
    • Coach and mentor team members to help them develop their skills
    • Motivate and drive the team to exceed targets
    • Ensure all policies and procedures are being followed
    • Effective inventory management across site
    • Foster a positive and efficient work culture
    About you:
    • Proven people leadership experience
    • Demonstrate individual and team resilience
    • Motivated with a can-do attitude
    • Passionate for people and developing success
    • Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
    • Horticultural knowledge and nursery operations experience
    • Proficient with technology and ability to learn new systems
    If this all sounds good, we would love to hear from you. The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary and other benefits.

    If you want to know more or would like to apply, please send through your CV and a cover letter.


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