Head Grounds
Date: 16 Jun 2025
Location:
Howick, AUK, NZ, 2010
Company: Ventia
In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the gardens, green spaces, and sports grounds of the school. The role will suit someone who is comfortable directing one other in all aspects of general garden maintenance and horticulture. The head Groundsperson role itself will suit someone who has a passion and a strength in turf maintenance and sports ground management.
This opportunity provides plenty of autonomy but with structure support from the broader Ventia team. This role for the right person, will realise their complete potential.
A great opportunity for someone ready to challenge themselves in a high-profile environment where excellence in service is not only an outcome but a standard that all of us on the team believe in and deliver with pride.
Ventia provide great support to their staff in the way of systems, resources, and expertise. We make it easy for great people to create and maintain great places.
The Role
As Head Groundsperson, you will lead our team on site to deliver the work, while being a key point of contact for the Operations Manager from Ventia and the client representatives who are based on site at the school.
Your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Day to day task planning in collaboration with your Operations Manager
- Preparing enhancement proposals that deliver improvements to the College grounds
- Managing site safety, productivity and quality
- Managing compliance with systems and procedures
- Delivering the physical work as part of the team
- Overseeing the seasonal tasks completed by specialist teams
- Fostering a positive team culture that promotes respect, professionalism, and excellence
- Training and developing your team
- Preparing for events and holiday programmes
- Reporting to management and clients
- Managing machinery and equipment with support from your operations manager
About You
If you have a passion for sports turf and take satisfaction in delivering a high quality site this role will give you
Ideally you will have qualifications in Turf Management and/or Horticulture
- Previous experience with high-profile customers/sites
- Experience managing a team of people as well as subcontractors or temporary resources
- Comfortable working client facing
- Experience using software systems or apps to record operational tasks
- Experience with various types of machinery and equipment – mowers, vehicles, small plant
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Ongoing Training and Support
- Multiple Career Paths
- A down to earth working environment
- Free Health Insurance- Southern Cross- Health Essentials Plan
About Us
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities
How to apply
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply