Landscaper

Jardin Design; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Jardin Design in Auckland is seeking a contract, on-site landscaper to perform garden maintenance tasks and support installation projects. You will mow, edge, plant, mulch, trim hedges, and help with soft landscaping elements on client properties.

The role requires working safely with tools and machinery, communicating with the team, and delivering professional service in varied outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape maintenance and managing gardens and outdoor spaces.
• Gardening skills including planting, weeding, mulching and basic plant care.
• Irrigation operation, adjustment and basic troubleshooting for garden watering systems.
• Ability to interpret design plans and support installation work on site.
• Relevant experience in residential or commercial grounds maintenance is beneficial.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and perform physically demanding tasks safely.
• Strong attention to detail, time management and reliability for scheduled work.
• Good communication skills and a professional client-facing approach.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport to sites in Auckland.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day garden maintenance, lawn mowing and edging.
• Plant, mulch, hedge trim and perform basic pruning to keep spaces appealing.
• Support landscape installation tasks: site prep, turf laying, planting per design.
• Monitor and adjust irrigation systems and report issues to team lead.
• Maintain a tidy work environment and provide courteous, professional service on client properties.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Gardening

Irrigation skills

Design awareness

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

Company Description

Jardin Design creates and maintains high-quality outdoor spaces for residential and commercial properties across Auckland, New Zealand. The team delivers end-to-end services, including bespoke garden design, landscape installation, and ongoing maintenance such as lawn care, hedge trimming, and irrigation management. Each project is tailored to the specific needs of the property, combining thoughtful design with practical solutions that help gardens thrive year-round. With a focus on professional, reliable service and attention to detail, Jardin Design supports clients through both new garden transformations and the care of established landscapes.

Role Description

The Landscaper role at Jardin Design is a contract, on-site position based in Auckland. In this role, the landscaper will carry out day-to-day tasks including garden maintenance, lawn mowing and edging, planting, mulching, hedge trimming, and basic pruning to keep outdoor spaces healthy and visually appealing. The position also involves supporting landscape installation projects, such as preparing sites, laying turf, placing plants according to design plans, and assisting with soft landscaping elements. The landscaper will help monitor and adjust irrigation systems, identify plant health issues, and communicate any maintenance needs to the team lead or site manager. This role requires working safely with tools and machinery, maintaining a tidy work environment, and providing courteous, professional service at client properties.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in landscape maintenance and general landscaping to manage gardens and outdoor areas effectively.
• Candidates should possess gardening skills, including planting, weeding, mulching, and basic plant care.
• Candidates should possess irrigation skills, including operation, adjustment, and basic troubleshooting of garden watering systems.
• Candidates should possess landscape design awareness, with the ability to interpret design plans and support installation work.
• Relevant experience in residential or commercial grounds maintenance is beneficial.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks safely.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and reliability in completing scheduled work.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when interacting with clients and team members.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport to sites in Auckland are preferred.
• Experience with lawn care equipment and basic hand tools is an advantage.