Experienced Landscaping Construction Foreman
A Rare Professional Career Opportunity: We are hiring a Landscaping Foreman
And before you apply… please read this carefully.
One of our top Foremen - who has been with Groundcover Landscaping for 8 years - is heading overseas to further his career. We’re incredibly proud of him, but it does leave some very big boots to fill.
This is a key on-site, on the tools, leadership role within our business.- This is not an entry-level role.
- It’s not a “step up and see how you go” position.
- And it’s not for someone who’s still figuring out if landscaping is for them.
We’re looking for an experienced Landscaping Foreman with a minimum of 2 years’ proven experience as a Leading Hand or Foreman, confidently managing staff and running projects from start to finish.
We specialise in high-end residential landscaping across the Waikato. Our clients expect professionalism, quality workmanship, and strong communication. So do we.
Non-Negotiables:- A hardworking, reliable, can-do attitude
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Leading Hand or Foreman
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team on-site
- Strong understanding of landscape construction processes
- Ability to read and interpret plans accurately
- High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Strong communication skills (clients, suppliers and crew)
- Full, clean NZ driver’s licence
- The right to work in New Zealand
- Running projects from start to finish
- Managing timelines, materials and site coordination
- Maintaining site safety and quality standards
- Leading by example and setting the tone on-site
- Representing our company professionally at all times
- A respected leadership role in a well-established company (20+ years in business)
- High-quality projects you can be proud of
- A supportive, systems-driven environment
- Full support from a dedicated Project Manager
- A team that values standards, accountability and doing things properly
- Long-term career stability
- A company that genuinely cares about their staff
- A company vehicle, uniform and boots
- A paid day off for your birthday
- Health Now - Health benefit plan
- Career development and monthly one to ones
- A tool allowance scheme
- We take hiring seriously
- We won’t rush this process
- We will wait for the right person
If you meet the leadership experience requirements and are ready to step into a role where your standards matter - we’d genuinely like to hear from you.
Please note that you will need to provide relevant employment references and be prepared to complete a drug & alcohol test, police vetting, and a half-day on-site assessment. This assessment is part of the recruitment process and is not a paid work trial.
Apply now with your CV and a brief outline of your landscaping and leadership experience.
If you don’t yet have leadership experience, this one isn’t for you - but keep building your skills and watch this space.