Supervisor - Amenity Cleaning

City Operations – proudly delivering awesome community outcomes. The City Operations Team is a newly established division within Tauranga City Council, responsible for maintaining Tauranga’s green spaces and a portfolio of Council-owned buildings and assets. Currently consisting of 115 community-focused individuals, the team is poised for significant growth this year, expanding to over 160 team members as we take on additional services for the city.  

Please watch our recruitment video https://youtu.be/UcVhfz3WWxs 

Te Tūranga | About the role 

As part of an exciting new in-housing initiative, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Supervisor to launch and lead a brand-new team dedicated to maintaining the bathroom amenities across our city. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference, ensuring our community members and visitors enjoy clean, hygienic and well-stocked facilities at all times and we all know how incredibly important that is!  

You’ll take a hands-on approach to empowering your team of 7 to deliver services efficiently and effectively, with a strong commitment to health and safety, stakeholder collaboration, and operational excellence.  

This position reports to the Team Leader – Facilities. 

Key Responsibilities: 

People Management: Recruit, train and support the team. Manage employee performance through regular feedback. Manage resource levels ensuring there is always full coverage across the early and later shifts.  

Operational Leadership: Create a work plan that is effective and meets (or exceeds!) the set KPI’s. Liaise with asset owners to ensure alignment with stakeholder/ community needs. Coordinate stock delivery to employees so they are always armed with everything they need.  

Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with all workplace safety requirements (preform regular audits on quality, driver behaviour, adherence to schedule, adherence to safety practices). Promote a safety centric culture.  

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed within the City Operations Team 

• 5 years + supervising people to deliver positive outcomes. 

• Significant people management experience is required including confidence in performance discussions.  

• Natural problem-solving abilities and strong planning capabilities. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.   

• Advanced computer skills.  

• Full clean NZ drivers licence.  

• Exposure to commercial cleaning, amenity cleaning our outdoor team management is preferred. 

• Flexibility to work outside of typical work hours at times.  

Te Tukanga | How to apply 

If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link. 

If you need additional information please contact Tracey Cotterell at Tracey.cotterell@tauranga.govt.nz  

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email only via the recruitment system.  

Applications close: 9th April

Please note: 

• As part of Tauranga City Councils commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, the successful candidate will need to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen. Random D&A testing is part of our operation.  

• All candidates must be able to supply the details of two recent work-based referees. 

• We are unable to provide sponsorship for these roles.  

• A vehicle for work purposes only is provided, there is no private use allowed.  

• Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. 

Job Description: Supervisor - Amenity Cleaning