Outdoor Builder/Carpenter — Decks & Landscaping

Ace Landscapes; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off (paid!)

Training and growth

Safe workplace

Team culture and connection

Job summary

Ace Landscapes is seeking a Builder/Carpenter to work outdoors on decks, retaining walls, and outdoor structures in Franklin, Auckland. You’ll apply framing, set-out and level skills to deliver high-quality finishes as part of a landscaping crew.

You’ll learn soft landscaping tasks, operate light machinery, and grow into leadership as you develop broader landscaping capabilities while contributing to diverse projects.

Qualifications

• A carpentry or building qualification, or at least three years of hands-on experience in building or carpentry.
• Confidence building retaining walls from set-out to finish, including footings, drainage and backfill.
• Confidence building decks and timber structures, including framing, levels, fixings and a clean finish.
• The ability to drive a manual vehicle and confidently tow and reverse trailers.
• A willingness to learn the broader landscaping trade, contribute across the whole job, and work well with the crew.
• Pride in your workmanship and a commitment to taking responsibility and doing things right.

Responsibilities

• Build retaining walls from set-out to finish on site, including footings and drainage.
• Construct timber decks and structures with precise framing and finishes.
• Assist with landscaping tasks such as planting, lawns and irrigation as part of the crew.

Skills

Carpentry

Set-out/levels

Framing

Manual driving

Quality finish

Education

Carpentry qualification

Job description

Ace Landscapes is seeking a Builder/Carpenter to work outdoors on decks, retaining walls, and outdoor structures in Franklin, Auckland. You’ll apply framing, set-out and level skills to deliver high-quality finishes as part of a landscaping crew.

You’ll learn soft landscaping tasks, operate light machinery, and grow into leadership as you develop broader landscaping capabilities while contributing to diverse projects.