Site Foreman/Skilled Landscaper

The Plant People; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Plant People – Queenstown, South Island, is seeking an experienced Site Foreman to lead high-end residential landscaping projects across Queenstown, Cromwell, and Wanaka. You will oversee hard landscaping tasks, operate digger machinery, and ensure quality craftsmanship on a variety of structures and outdoor features.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of hard landscaping experience, strong physical fitness, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate with landscape architects and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hard landscaping experience required.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Construct timber and block retaining walls, boardwalks, bridges, decking, handrails and fencing.
• Read plans with heights and falls (concrete prep).
• Collaborate with landscape architects to realise designs.
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Hard landscaping

Digger experience

Tiling

Paving

Timber work

Physical fitness

Communication

Horticulture bonus

Job description

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The Plant People – Queenstown, South Island

Are you passionate about transforming outdoor spaces into stunning landscapes? Do you have a flair for craftsmanship and want to work on high-end residential projects in some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking regions?

We’re on the hunt for an experienced Site Foreman to join our dynamic team and bring creativity, precision, and excellence to our landscaping projects across Queenstown, Cromwell, and Wanaka.

• 1 to 2 years of hard landscaping experience
• Ideally digger & machine experience
• Skills in tiling, paving, and detailed timber work
• Physically fit with a strong work ethic
• Positive attitude and team spirit
• Experience in horticulture (a bonus!)
• Full Class 1 driver’s license (Class 2 and WTR endorsements are a plus)
• Excellent communication skills
• Construct timber and block retaining walls, boardwalks, bridges, decking, handrails, and fencing
• Concrete prep-knowledge of reading plans with heights & falls
• Work with landscape architects to bring their designs to life
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure tasks are completed in order
• Perform garden enhancement, ground preparation, planting, mulching, and staking
• Support grounds maintenance and assist other landscaping teams as needed

Why Work With Us?

The Plant People is a trusted leader in New Zealand’s landscaping industry, renowned for delivering high-quality, detail-focused solutions to government agencies, developers, commercial clients, and private homeowners. We’ve recently expanded our presence to Otago with TPP Landscape and Construction, continuing our commitment to excellence in every region we serve.

Our tight-knit team thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment where attention to detail and quality workmanship are at the heart of everything we do. We offer comprehensive training, uniforms, flexible working hours (up to 55 per week), and clear pathways for career development—within a culture that values teamwork, craftsmanship, and genuine care.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.