Landscaper

Tradestaff; Otago; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start available

Potential for ongoing work

Varied worksites

Job summary

Tradestaff in Dunedin is looking for an experienced Landscaper to join our team for ongoing grounds and property maintenance across Dunedin. This hands-on outdoor role suits someone with proven landscaping, grounds maintenance, farming, orchard work, or horticulture experience.

You will operate mowers, line trimmers and other outdoor equipment, perform pruning and planting, and help with general garden upkeep. Immediate start and weekly pay available.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate outdoor equipment.
• Class 1 NZ driver licence.
• Physically fit for outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, edging, weeding, raking, and planting.
• Operating mowers, line trimmers, and outdoor equipment.
• Pruning, trimming, and general garden maintenance.
• Power washing, bin clearing, and de-icing when required.
• Using hand and power tools for property upkeep.
• Assisting with minor maintenance tasks.
• Carrying out grounds maintenance across a variety of Dunedin worksites.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Outdoor maintenance

Physical fitness

Reliability

Education

Class 1 NZ driver licence

Tools

Mowers & line trimmers

Power washing equipment

Job description

Landscaper

We’re looking for an experienced Landscaper to join the team for ongoing grounds and property maintenance work across Dunedin. This is a hands‑on, physical outdoor role suited to someone with proven experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, farming, orchard work, horticulture, or a similar environment. You’ll need to be confident using outdoor equipment and comfortable working in all weather conditions.

Location:

Dunedin Central, Dunedin

Start date:

Immediate start available

Pay rate:

$26–$30 per hour, paid weekly

You’ll be responsible for:

• Mowing, edging, weeding, raking, and planting
• Operating mowers, line trimmers, and other outdoor equipment
• Pruning, trimming, and general garden maintenance
• Power washing, bin clearing, and de‑icing when required
• Using hand and power tools for property upkeep
• Assisting with minor maintenance tasks
• Carrying out grounds maintenance across a variety of Dunedin worksites

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Previous landscaping, grounds maintenance, farming, orchard, horticulture, or similar hands‑on outdoor experience
• Practical experience operating mowers and line trimmers and completing general grounds work
• A minimum Class 1 NZ driver licence, as you may be required to drive company vehicles
• Good physical fitness, with the ability to manage plenty of walking, lifting, and manual work
• Confidence working outdoors in a range of weather conditions
• Reliability, a strong work ethic, and good attention to detail

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly pay
• Immediate start available
• Potential for ongoing work
• Varied worksites, giving you plenty of variety in your working week