Grounds Supervisor - Waiouru
- Lead grounds operations across a large Defence estate
- Shape team culture and drive operational excellence
- Housing and relocation assistance may be available
For over 30 years, PAE has partnered with the New Zealand Defence Force, delivering facilities and asset management services that keep critical environments working and moving. It's a relationship we're incredibly proud of because it reflects the trust placed in us to deliver every single day.
As a proudly iwi-owned organisation, we recognise our role as kaitiaki, guardians of the environments and communities we support, and we are committed to building strong, respectful partnerships grounded in manaakitanga.
We're looking for a Grounds Supervisor to lead our grounds maintenance team at Waiouru Military Camp.
This is an opportunity to lead grounds operations across one of New Zealand's largest and most unique Defence estates. From training areas and operational grounds to sports fields, landscaped areas and community spaces, you'll play a key role in maintaining an environment that supports military training, operational readiness and daily life on camp.
We're looking for a leader who can build team capability, create accountability and foster a culture where high standards are the norm.
Housing may be available for the right candidate.
About the role
As Grounds Supervisor, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of grounds and landscape maintenance services across Waiouru Military Camp.
You'll be responsible for planning and coordinating maintenance programmes, leading a team, managing resources and equipment, and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Working closely with NZDF stakeholders and the wider site team, you'll help maintain an environment that supports military training activities, operational requirements and community use.
What you'll be responsible for
- Lead and develop the grounds maintenance team
- Coordinate daily, weekly and seasonal maintenance programmes
- Oversee training areas, operational grounds, sports fields and landscaped areas
- Manage work schedules, equipment, resources and procurement
- Monitor quality standards, contract performance and safety compliance
- Build positive relationships with NZDF stakeholders and customers
- Drive team capability, accountability and continuous improvement
What we're looking for
- Experience in grounds, horticultural or landscape maintenance
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong planning, organisation and people leadership skills
- Ability to build team capability and maintain high standards
- Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment and safe operating practices
- Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills
- Relevant horticultural qualification or equivalent experience
- Full New Zealand Driver Licence
- Ability to obtain and maintain NZDF security clearance
Why this role
- Lead grounds operations across a large Defence estate
- Manage diverse environments including training areas and sports fields
- Shape team culture and drive operational excellence
- Housing may be available for the right candidate
- Enjoy autonomy, responsibility and variety
To learn more about this opportunity or to request a position description, please contact the People and Culture team at people@pae.co.nz.
Please note that we do not accept applications via email. All applications must be submitted through SEEK or the PAE Careers Page.
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