**The Role / Person**

Are you passionate about maintaining and enhancing public green spaces? Do you have leadership experience in horticulture and a drive for excellence? Timaru District Council is looking for a dedicated Horticulture Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and development of our district’s horticultural assets.

As Horticulture Supervisor, you will ensure that our gardens, parks and reserves are maintained by our in-house parks maintenance team to the highest standards. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating horticulture maintenance teams, overseeing maintenance projects, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

This role provides hands-on first-line leadership to a dedicated team, working alongside maintenance teams, ensuring a high-quality, effective, and community-responsive service. As a leader, you will provide training and development for the horticulture team while fostering teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Supporting process improvements and cost-saving initiatives will be a key part of your contribution to the team.

You will have proven experience in horticulture along with strong leadership and team management skills. A Horticulture Level 4 qualification is a must. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.

If you are a quality-oriented horticultural professional, we want to hear from you

**The District**

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work

**The Organisation**

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.