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Ventia | Mt Wellington, Auckland Location: Based from 34 Mountain Road, Mt Wellington

Coverage Area: Howick & Maungakiekie

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00am to 6:30pm

About the Role

Ventia is seeking an energetic and experienced GST (General Services Team) Supervisor to join our Auckland Council contract team. This role is responsible for leading a team that helps keep Auckland's public spaces clean, safe, and well maintained throughout the Howick and Maungakiekie areas.

Working across parks, reserves, public facilities, and town centres, you will lead a team undertaking a variety of maintenance and sanitation activities, including litter collection, bin servicing, cleaning, and general presentation of public amenities.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will motivate and support your team while ensuring high standards of service delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Key Responsibilities
• Lead, supervise, and support a facilities maintenance team
• Coordinate daily work activities and delegate tasks effectively
• Ensure public facilities, town centres, and surrounding areas are clean, tidy, and well maintained
• Oversee litter collection, bin runs, waste management, and sanitation services
• Complete staff rostering and timesheet approvals
• Respond professionally to public enquiries and complaints
• Conduct toolbox talks and promote a strong health and safety culture
• Train, coach, and mentor team members to achieve high performance
• Monitor quality standards and ensure attention to detail across all work completed
• Ensure vehicles, tools, and equipment are maintained and fit for purpose
• Support operational requirements and continuous service improvement

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience leading and managing teams in facilities maintenance, cleaning, waste management, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of waste management and sanitation practices
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Experience managing staff rosters, task allocation, and timesheets
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate team members
• Experience operating and managing plant equipment associated with town centre or public space maintenance
• A solid understanding of Health & Safety policies, procedures, and standards
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Confidence using smartphone applications and digital technology
• A full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence

Why Join Ventia?

At Ventia, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where our people can thrive. When you join us, you'll enjoy:

• Working alongside experienced and supportive industry professionals
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Plan
• Fitness Passport membership
• Access to the BOOST employee benefits app
• The chance to make a visible difference in Auckland's communities every day

If you're a motivated leader who takes pride in maintaining public spaces and supporting high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Ventia and help keep Auckland clean, safe, and vibrant for everyone.

Applications close on 21 August at 5pm

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.

The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act 1991.

Position Reference Number: 168339