Landscape Foreperson

at Natural Habitats
Published October 9, 2020
Location Wellington, New Zealand
Category Other  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Landscape Foreperson Natural Habitats location Wellington.

Natural Habitats is the most awarded provider of landscaping services in New Zealand. We are relied upon to design, build and care for many of our country's most iconic civil, commercial and residential landscapes.

About the role Landscape Foreperson are responsible for leading and empowering their team of staff & subcontractors on-site, providing them with the leadership, training and tools they require to deliver outstanding work. The Landscape Foreperson ensures client expectations are not only met but exceeded, keeping a close eye on budget and project targets, while supporting their team to complete project duties in a way that is efficient, ethical and exceptional.

Skills and Experiences for you to be successful in this role, you will have at least a minimum of 2 year's experience. Experience in both hard and soft landscaping. Preferable a good knowledge of plants, both native and exotic, able to read plans and set out planting areas. An understanding of project management, including price build-up and controlling expenditure. Landscaping or horticultural training to NZQA Level 3 or equivalent. Sit Safe accreditation. A full manual driver's license. Advantageous but not essential. Team management experience highly advantageous.

Benefits and perks we will provide you with everything you need to be successful in this role, including top hourly rates, On the job training and up-skilling, Opportunities for career advancement. Company Uniform-including wet weather gear and necessary tools.