We are excited to be partnering with a kiwi owned and operated business who have been providing premium cleaning and facility management services nationwide for over 45 years to recruit a Training Manager for the Lawn & Garden care division. This is an opportunity to join a trusted organisation who value quality, sustainability, and empowering people to foster growth and strive for excellence.
About the Role
As the Training Manager, you’ll design and deliver high-quality training programs for employees, franchisees, and their teams. Your expertise will ensure best practices in horticulture, safety, and customer service are consistently upheld. This is a hands-on role based in Rosedale, Auckland where you’ll combine strategic training design with practical delivery and travel across New Zealand to conduct on-site training.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver engaging training programs aligned with NZQA / Primary ITO standards.
- Conduct on-site training sessions nationwide.
- Create and maintain training materials, manuals, and online resources.
- Analyse training needs and implement solutions to close skill gaps.
- Monitor training effectiveness and report progress to management.
- Support operations with occasional on-site work and client demonstrations.
- Champion Health & Safety compliance across all training activities.
About you:
- 5+ years in the Lawn & Garden Care including leadership positions.
- NZQA Horticulture/Arboriculture or Primary ITO Level 2 or 3.
- Proven experience in lawn care, pest & weed control, pruning and garden design.
- Certification or relevant experience in training is required.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong computer literacy (MS Office).
- Full drivers licence and ability to travel nationwide, including overnight stays.
Benefits & Perks
- Join an established organisation with a strong reputation and a nationally recognised brand.
- Company vehicle, gas card, mobile phone, and laptop provided.
- Travel across the country to design and delivery training programs.
- Career development and learning opportunities.
- Collaborative work environment with a commitment to health, safety, and welfare for all team members.
If you have the skills and experience mentioned above, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today or contact Sam Chatterley-Hodgson at sam.c@stellarrecruitment.co.nz
