Landscape Builder

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSpace in Auckland is seeking an experienced Landscape Project Lead to drive high-end landscape and building projects from start to finish.

You will coordinate design interpretation, manage resources, ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance, and lead a team with strong communication and safety focus.

We value reliability, honesty, and a proactive attitude, with a clean NZ driver's license and the ability to work independently within a supportive management structure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience constructing high-end landscape or building projects.
• Attention to detail to uphold a quality-first approach.
• The right attitude — value attitude first, then skills and experience.
• Be upfront, get along well as part of a team, respect others, and take personal responsibility.
• Able to operate within our health and safety (H&S) requirements.
• To have a clean, full New Zealand driver's licence or equivalent.
• Be reliable, honest, and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership to navigate cultural challenges and pressures, ensuring successful outcomes for the business, clients, and designers.
• Interpreting and implementing landscape plans.
• Coordinating and installing landscape elements to meet quality standards and regulations.
• Efficiently allocate resources and materials to maximise productivity and minimise waste.
• Identify and resolve issues during landscape installation.
• Manage a project from start to finish with minimal supervision.

Skills

Landscape construction

Attention to detail

Team attitude

Reliability

H&S compliance

NZ driver license

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We cultivate a vibrant, rewarding work environment because we know your workplace matters. Join a fun, like-minded crew, collaborate on award-winning projects, and build great landscapes.

What we require:

2+ years of experience constructing high-end landscape or building projects

Attention to detail, to ensure our 'quality first' approach is adhered to

The right attitude - we value attitude first, then skills and experience

Be upfront, get along well as part of a team, respect others, and take personal responsibility for your actions

Able to operate within our health and safety (H&S) requirements

To have a clean, full New Zealand driver's licence or equivalent

Be reliable, honest, and trustworthy

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate leadership qualities to navigate cultural challenges and pressures, ensuring successful outcomes for the business, clients, and designers. Communication is key!

Interpreting and implementing landscape plans

Coordinating and installing landscape elements to ensure all quality standards are met, adherence to design specifications, and compliance with regulations (general building knowledge is helpful)

Efficiently allocate resources and materials to maximise productivity and minimise waste

Identify and resolve issues or challenges that arise during landscape installation

There is plenty of support available from the management team, along with established structures and processes. However, we're seeking someone who can independently manage a project from start to finish with minimal supervision—a high level of experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills, is essential for this role.