Grounds Supervisor

Why This Role is Special

At PAE New Zealand, we are dedicated to Keeping Your World Working and Moving. As one of the largest providers of Facilities Management services in the country, we support critical operations for clients such as the New Zealand Defence Force and Wellington City Council.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Grounds Supervisor to lead our dedicated team at RNZAF Base Woodbourne. This hands-on leadership role is perfect for a motivated self-starter who can see the bigger picture, take ownership, and drive results. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the delivery of both scheduled and reactive grounds maintenance, ensuring high standards across the site.

If you're a proactive problem-solver with a commitment to quality service and the ability to bring out the best in your team—we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Supervising up to 5 grounds staff, ensuring scheduled maintenance & project work is completed on time.
  • Leading and developing a team to deliver exceptional results
  • Setting the standard for quality and efficiency
  • Assist in the preparation of annual programmed maintenance plans and monthly grounds maintenance schedules.
  • Assist in preparing cost estimates and budgets as needed
  • Ensure proper maintenance of all equipment, scheduling servicing or replacement within budget.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

  • 5 years + Trade related and supervisory experience.
  • NZ Horticulture Qualifications
  • Gardening or grounds maintenance experience.
  • Chainsaw Operators and Grow Safe Certification (preferred but not essential).
  • Turf management experience (preferred but not essential)
  • NZ Drivers Licence A; Class 1.
  • A collaborative team approach, with the ability to foster and maintain relationships.

Why Join Us?

At PAE, we go the extra mile to create a positive, safe, and supportive work environment. We take pride in developing our people, fostering teamwork, and delivering high-quality services that keep essential operations running smoothly.

If you’re ready to step up and lead a dynamic team, apply today and become part of an organisation that truly makes a difference!

Apply Now and keep the world moving with us at PAE!

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and be subject to our random testing policy.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Vacancy Description - PD - Grounds Supervisor Woodbourne.pdf (673 kB)
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