Hard Landscaper

Tradestaff; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Support from Tradestaff Tauranga team

Ongoing project opportunities

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking experienced hard landscapers to work on residential and commercial projects across Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty. This hands-on role focuses on hard landscaping, including paving, retaining walls, fencing and outdoor construction.

Immediate start with competitive pay and weekly pay, site safety emphasized. You will read plans, prepare sites, install drainage and crew with skilled peers to deliver quality outdoor spaces.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hard landscaping — essential.
• Strong skills in paving, retaining walls, fencing and ground prep.
• Ability to read plans and work accurately with attention to detail.
• Full Class 1 NZ Driver Licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Complete hard landscaping, including paving, retaining walls and fencing.
• Carry out ground preparation, leveling and site excavation.
• Install drainage systems as required for landscaping projects.
• Construct pathways, garden edging, steps and other outdoor features.
• Assist with decking, concrete work and other landscape construction.
• Use landscaping tools, machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Carry out finishing work to ensure a high standard of workmanship.
• Work alongside landscaping crews to deliver quality projects.

Skills

Hard landscaping

Paving

Ground preparation

Reading plans

Attention to detail

Digger operating

Tools

Digger

Job description

Tradestaff is looking for experienced Hard Landscapers to work on a variety of residential and commercial landscaping projects across Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty. This hands‑on role focuses on hard landscaping, including paving, retaining walls, fencing and outdoor construction. If you've got solid hard landscaping experience, an eye for detail and take pride in delivering quality workmanship, we want to hear from you!

Location: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Start date: Immediate

Pay rate: $32–$35 per hour + weekly pay

What You'll Be Doing

• Complete hard landscaping, including paving, retaining walls and fencing
• Carry out ground preparation, levelling and site excavation
• Install drainage systems as required for landscaping projects
• Construct pathways, garden edging, steps and other outdoor features
• Assist with decking, concrete work and other landscape construction
• Use landscaping tools, machinery and equipment safely and effectively
• Carry out finishing work to ensure a high standard of workmanship
• Work alongside landscaping crews to deliver quality projects

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in hard landscaping — essential
• Strong practical skills in paving, retaining walls, fencing and ground preparation
• Confidence using landscaping tools, machinery and equipment
• Ability to read plans and complete work accurately with excellent attention to detail
• Full Class 1 NZ Driver Licence and reliable transport
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to site health and safety
• Digger operating experience and WTR endorsements would be an advantage

What's In It For You?

• Ongoing work opportunities across a range of landscaping projects
• Competitive pay rates of $32–$35 per hour, depending on experience
• Variety of hard landscaping and outdoor construction projects
• Opportunity to further develop your practical landscaping skills
• Work alongside experienced landscaping professionals
• PPE provided where required
• Support from the Tradestaff Tauranga team throughout your assignments

Why Tradestaff

We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.