🌿 Garden Centre Manager – Mitre 10 MEGA Silverdale

🏠 Who We Are

Riviera Hardware Holdings Ltd is the largest group within the Mitre 10 network, proudly Kiwi-owned and operated. Since opening a small Mitre 10 store in Warkworth in 2009, we have expanded to include Mitre 10 MEGA Albany—New Zealand’s largest hardware store—along with New Lynn, Warkworth, Whangaparaoa, and Silverdale. Our group also operates Columbus Coffee cafés, a Distribution Centre, and a Frame & Truss Manufacturing Plant.

As the country’s leading home improvement retailer and a trusted trade partner, Mitre 10 has been a household name since 1974. We combine the strong foundation of a national brand with the local, family feel of a community business, offering a fast-paced, supportive environment with opportunities for growth, training, and development.

🌟 About the Store

Mitre 10 MEGA Silverdale is the newest and one of the most exciting stores in our group—serving the rapidly growing Hibiscus Coast and Milldale communities. With a strong trade presence and a loyal base of local DIY customers, our store is known for its friendly, knowledgeable team and its commitment to making home improvement easy.

We’re a close-knit crew who take pride in helping customers find the right solutions—whether that’s loading up timber in the trade yard, giving advice on building materials, or lending a hand to a fellow team member. If you enjoy being part of a supportive team that values hard work, humour, and great service, you’ll fit right in at Silverdale.

🌱 About the Role

We’re on the hunt for an experienced retail leader with a passion for plants and outdoor living to take charge of our busy Garden Centre at Mitre 10 MEGA Silverdale.

This is a full-time, permanent leadership role reporting to the Store Manager. You’ll oversee all aspects of the Garden Centre—engaging and motivating your team, delivering an exceptional customer experience, and driving growth in both green and dry goods categories.

If you’re ready to combine your love of gardening with your leadership skills, this is your chance to make a real impact.

💡 What You’ll Bring

• A genuine passion for gardening, landscaping, or horticulture—whether through formal training or hands-on experience
• Strong retail leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team
• Proven success in achieving sales targets, managing stock levels, and driving department growth
• Knowledge of green goods and garden hardware, including fertilisers, pest control, and dry goods
• Creative flair for merchandising and delivering visually appealing displays
• A customer-first mindset and commitment to providing an outstanding shopping experience
• You’re part of the community — ideally living locally in the Silverdale catchment.

🛠️ Your Day-to-Day

• Lead, coach, and motivate the Garden Centre team to achieve sales and service targets
• Oversee the replenishment, merchandising, and ticketing of all products
• Build strong relationships with customers, offering expert advice and tailored recommendations
• Liaise with suppliers to maintain strong relationships, ensure product availability, and coordinate promotions
• Maintain a safe, clean, and inviting department environment
• Work closely with store leadership to implement growth strategies and promotional plans

🎁 The Perks

• Generous staff purchase scheme at selected Columbus Cafés and Mitre 10 stores!
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, team-focused culture
• Work for a proudly Kiwi-owned business that values community and connection

📩 Apply Now
If you’re solutions-focused and ready to grow both your career and our Garden Centre, we’d love to hear from you. Click the link below to apply online and take the next step. Working Together. Chasing Great!