Trades Team Leader

35 Messines Avenue, Trentham, Upper Hutt 5018, New Zealand Citycare Property is partnering with the New Zealand Defence Force Facilities Management Services to provide essential facilities, maintenance and infrastructure services across camps and bases throughout Aotearoa. Join us in the role of Team Leader Trades, Trentham Military Camp to support the environments that enable NZDF personnel to focus on protecting and serving New Zealand communities. Trentham Military Camp is a tri‑service NZDF base in Upper Hutt near Wellington, supporting a wide range of training and operational units from the Navy, Army and Air Force. This is not just another job – it’s your chance to contribute to the operational success of NZDF and make a real difference for the people who protect and serve Aotearoa. Responsibilities Leading and motivating your team, ensuring services and obligations are met and align with contractual requirements, business strategy and values. Leading and supervising construction trades team members and subcontractors to deliver maintenance and project works safely and effectively. Supporting delivery of works under construction and maintenance contracts, including NZS 3910, NZS 3915 and NZS 3916. Ensuring works complies with health & safety, environmental, security and contractual requirements. Maintaining regular and professional communication with stakeholders, asset users and Defence Estate Infrastructure (DEI). Qualifications Relevant trade qualification and current practising licence where required. Experience working in a construction or trades environment. Experience supervising or leading small teams on site including managing subcontractors. General capability using standard business systems. Working knowledge of basic health and safety and site compliance requirements. Absolute alignment with Citycare Property values. The legal right to work in Aotearoa; ability to pass a drug and alcohol test and willingness to consent to a Criminal Record Check. Ability to meet NZDF specific security requirements. Benefits Competitive wages/salary reviewed annually. On‑the‑job skill development and promotion opportunities. Join a team harnessing collaboration, growth and innovation. Be part of an inclusive company that values diversity. Company Overview Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi‑owned, values‑driven organisation focused on building, maintaining and renewing Aotearoa’s social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive and access essential services. Our purpose is to enhance the wellbeing of our communities by championing sustainable social, environmental and cultural outcomes while prioritising local people and businesses. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know any support you may need. #J-18808-Ljbffr