Gardener | Landscaper

RecruitNZ; Otago; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitNZ in the Queenstown region is hiring two Gardener / Landscapers to maintain and develop a large 52-hectare property. This hands-on outdoor role covers gardening, landscaping, grounds maintenance and land preparation, including operating tractors, diggers, mowers and other grounds equipment where skilled.

You will work mostly Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend work, and come with at least 5 years of gardening or landscaping experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' relevant gardening, landscaping or grounds-maintenance experience.
• Practical landscaping and general gardening skills.
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual outdoor work.
• Able to work independently across a large property.
• Reliable with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• General gardening and landscaping across the property.
• Maintaining grounds and outdoor areas.
• Carrying out land and site preparation.
• Operating diggers/excavators where competent.
• Operating tractors and grounds-maintenance equipment.
• Using lawn mowers and related equipment.
• Using chainsaws where appropriately experienced.
• Undertaking tree cutting and tree-felling where competent.
• Assisting with general outdoor property maintenance.
• Supporting the ongoing development and upkeep of the approximately 52-hectare property.

Skills

Gardening

Landscaping

Manual outdoor work

Independent work

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Tools

Digger/excavator

Tractor operation

Chainsaw operation

Job description

Join a unique property in the Queenstown region and help maintain and develop approximately 52 hectares of stunning outdoor space.

11th November, 2026

Location: Queenstown Region
Type: Full-time / Permanent
Days: Generally Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work
Hours: 40 hours per week, approximately 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

About the Role
We are looking for two Gardener / Landscapers to help maintain and develop a large approximately 52-hectare property in the Queenstown region.
This is a varied, hands‑on outdoor role covering general gardening, landscaping, grounds maintenance and land preparation. You may also operate tractors, diggers/excavators, lawn mowers and other grounds‑maintenance equipment where you have the appropriate skills and experience.
For experienced candidates, the role may also involve chainsaw use and tree‑felling work.

Responsibilities will include:

• General gardening and landscaping across the property
• Maintaining grounds and outdoor areas
• Carrying out land and site preparation
• Operating diggers/excavators where competent
• Operating tractors and grounds‑maintenance equipment
• Using lawn mowers and related equipment
• Using chainsaws where appropriately experienced
• Undertaking tree cutting and tree‑felling where competent
• Assisting with general outdoor property maintenance
• Supporting the ongoing development and upkeep of the approximately 52-hectare property

Requirements:

• At least 5 years' relevant gardening, landscaping or grounds‑maintenance experience
• Practical landscaping and general gardening skills
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual outdoor work
• Able to work independently across a large property
• Reliable with a practical, hands‑on approach
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

Highly Desirable:

• Digger/excavator operating experience
• Tractor operating experience
• Chainsaw and tree‑felling experience
• Arboriculture‑related experience
• Experience maintaining large rural, lifestyle or accommodation properties

We particularly welcome experienced applicants with strong machinery operation, landscaping, chainsaw and tree‑management skills.