Builder / Carpenter — Landscaping

Ace Landscapes; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off (paid!)

Training and growth

Safe workplace

Team culture and connection

Job summary

Ace Landscapes is seeking a Builder/Carpenter to work outdoors on decks, retaining walls, and outdoor structures in Franklin, Auckland. You’ll apply framing, set-out and level skills to deliver high-quality finishes as part of a landscaping crew.

You’ll learn soft landscaping tasks, operate light machinery, and grow into leadership as you develop broader landscaping capabilities while contributing to diverse projects.

Qualifications

• A carpentry or building qualification, or at least three years of hands-on experience in building or carpentry.
• Confidence building retaining walls from set-out to finish, including footings, drainage and backfill.
• Confidence building decks and timber structures, including framing, levels, fixings and a clean finish.
• The ability to drive a manual vehicle and confidently tow and reverse trailers.
• A willingness to learn the broader landscaping trade, contribute across the whole job, and work well with the crew.
• Pride in your workmanship and a commitment to taking responsibility and doing things right.

Responsibilities

• Build retaining walls from set-out to finish on site, including footings and drainage.
• Construct timber decks and structures with precise framing and finishes.
• Assist with landscaping tasks such as planting, lawns and irrigation as part of the crew.

Skills

Carpentry

Set-out/levels

Framing

Manual driving

Quality finish

Education

Carpentry qualification

Job description

Builder / Carpenter — Landscaping

Take your building and carpentry skills outdoors

Put your building and carpentry skills to work on decks, retaining walls and outdoor structures. Join a crew creating complete landscapes, and build your landscaping skills along the way.

If you’re a builder or carpenter who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in a quality finish, this could be your next move. Your skills in set-out, levels, framing and construction are a strong foundation for landscape work.

At Ace Landscapes, you’ll put those skills into retaining walls, decks and outdoor structures as part of a crew delivering complete landscapes. You’ll also contribute to planting, lawns, irrigation and other landscaping tasks alongside the team, with training in the areas that are new to you.

This is a full-time, permanent role in Franklin, Auckland.

What You’ll Bring

• A carpentry or building qualification, or at least three years of hands-on experience in building or carpentry.
• Confidence building retaining walls from set-out to finish, including footings, drainage and backfill.
• Confidence building decks and timber structures, including framing, levels, fixings and a clean finish.
• The ability to drive a manual vehicle and confidently tow and reverse trailers.
• A willingness to learn the broader landscaping trade, contribute across the whole job, and work well with the crew.
• Pride in your workmanship and a commitment to taking responsibility and doing things right.

What We’ll Teach You

• Planting, lawns, irrigation and the soft landscaping side of the job.
• Operating compact machinery, such as 1.7 tonne diggers, Kanga, Toro, loaders and small bobcats.

Room to Grow

You’ll start as part of the crew, bringing your building skills while developing your landscaping capability. Once you’ve built those broader skills, there’s a clear path to leading a crew of your own.

What You’ll Be Part Of

We turn ideas into outdoor spaces people love, through creative design, skilled craftsmanship, and genuine service.

Our work connects people with nature and with each other. Every project is unique, but you can expect to work on:

• Paving and concrete work
• Decks and timber structures
• Fencing and retaining walls
• Rock, stone, and feature materials
• Lawns, gardens, and irrigation systems

What You’ll Get

We believe great people deserve a great place to work. When you join Ace, here’s what you can count on:

• A supportive environment – You’ll be backed by a professional team built on trust, respect, and teamwork.
• Training and growth – We invest in your skills so you can build a solid career, not just a job.
• A safe workplace – Your wellbeing matters. We keep safety standards high so everyone goes home healthy every day.
• Variety and challenge – No two days are the same. From fences to planting, every job builds your capability.
• Team culture and connection – We celebrate wins, share laughs, and enjoy regular team catch-ups and social events.
• Your birthday off (paid!) – Because milestones matter, and life’s about balance.

At Ace Landscapes, you’ll be part of a crew that values quality, pride, and genuine people. That’s what makes us different — and that’s what makes it the Ace Way.

Our Vision

Ace Landscapes exists to connect people with nature — and with each other. Our legacy is to create landscapes that inspire, endure, and enrich lives by strengthening families and communities.

Where Craftsmanship Meets Character

At Ace Landscapes, we don’t just build landscapes — we build legacies. Every project we touch is about pride, craftsmanship, and creating outdoor spaces people genuinely love.

We’re growing and looking for A-players to join our team. Not seat-fillers. Not “just-a-job” types. We’re after people who show up, care about what they build, work well with others, and want to be part of something that means something.

At Ace, success starts with people who live by strong principles. If you can commit to and live out these principles, you’ll thrive here — and help Ace Landscapes keep growing into something truly special.

If that level of ownership and engagement doesn’t feel right for you, that’s okay — we respect the honesty. But if you’re ready to take full responsibility, deliver on your word, and hold yourself accountable every day, you’ll fit right in. That’s what we call living Above the Line.

We know not everyone is ready for that standard. But for those who are — who take pride in their craft, stand by their word, and deliver great work alongside great people — you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. All candidates must complete a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing.