Landscaper

Tradestaff; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Support from Tradestaff Christchurch

Potential for ongoing work

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking an experienced Hard Landscaper in Christchurch for residential projects with a focus on artificial grass installation. You will handle site prep, installation and finishing to a high standard, with some soft landscaping tasks to support broader jobs.

Immediate start, full-time casual role across local sites. Must have strong hard landscaping skills, clear ability to prepare bases, and finish with precision. Ideal candidates hold a NZ Class 1 license and reliable transport.

Qualifications

• Proven hard landscaping experience in residential settings.
• Experience installing artificial grass or transferable installation skills.
• Strong ground preparation, levelling and finishing abilities.
• Some soft landscaping knowledge is useful.
• Full Class 1 NZ Driver Licence and reliable transport.
• Physically fit with a commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ground and surfaces for artificial grass installation.
• Measure, cut, lay and secure artificial grass to a high standard.
• Complete base prep, levelling, edging and finishing work.
• Carry out paving, retaining, fencing and other hard landscaping tasks.
• Install drainage as part of projects.
• Assist with soft landscaping and finishing work.
• Maintain high workmanship and site safety.

Skills

Hard landscaping

Artificial grass installation

Site preparation

Finishing work

Education

NZ Driver Licence (Class 1)

Tools

Measuring tools

PPE usage

Job description

Hard Landscaper

Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Hard Landscaper to work on residential landscaping projects across Christchurch. The main focus of this role is artificial grass installation, so we’re looking for someone with strong hard landscaping skills who can handle site preparation, installation and finishing work to a high standard. Some soft landscaping experience will also be useful.

Location: Christchurch

Start date: Immediate

Pay rate: $35–$40 per hour depending on experience + weekly pay

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare ground and surfaces ready for artificial grass installation
• Measure, cut, lay and secure artificial grass to a high standard
• Complete base preparation, levelling, edging and finishing work
• Carry out paving, retaining, fencing and other hard landscaping tasks
• Install drainage where required as part of landscaping projects
• Assist with soft landscaping and general finishing work
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and site safety

What We’re Looking For

• Proven hard landscaping experience
• Experience installing artificial grass or transferable installation skills
• Strong ground preparation, levelling and finishing skills
• Some soft landscaping knowledge and practical experience
• High attention to detail and pride in your finished work
• Full Class 1 NZ Driver Licence and reliable transport
• Physically fit with a strong commitment to health and safety

What’s In It For You?

• Potential for ongoing work
• Artificial grass installation as a key focus of the role
• Variety across hard and soft landscaping projects
• Work across quality residential properties
• Opportunity to use a broad range of practical landscaping skills
• PPE provided where required
• Support from the Tradestaff Christchurch team throughout your assignment

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.