Skilled Landscape Construction Labourer

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Job Title: Skilled Landscape Construction Labourer
Company: Aspen Landscapes

Location: Wellington, NZ

Do you enjoy hands-on work, love being outdoors, and want to be part of building beautiful, high-end landscapes across Wellington and beyond? Aspen Landscapes is looking for a motivated Skilled Landscape Construction Labourer to join our construction team in 2026.

If you have a great attitude, enjoy working in a team, and want to grow your skills in landscaping and construction, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Details:
  • Hours: 44 hours per week* (weekend and away work available)
  • Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
  • Friday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
  • Competitive hourly rate + 3% KiwiSaver
  • Tools, uniform, PPE, and work boot allowance provided
  • Sociable, fun, and positive workplace where teamwork and a great attitude are highly valued.
  • May be higher when completing work away.
Key Responsibilities: In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced landscapers on high-end residential and commercial projects.
Your tasks will be varied and may include:
  • General labouring and site preparation
  • Supporting hard landscaping tasks such as retaining, decking, paving, concrete work, fencing, and site set-outs
  • Large-scale planting projects and softscape installations
  • Assisting with irrigation, turf prep, and garden builds
  • Helping maintain safe, tidy, well-organised work sites
  • Following instructions from senior staff and contributing positively to the team

Travel for Projects: Be available to work on out-of-town projects as required. Some upcoming jobs will involve being away for up to two weeks at a time. All accommodation, travel, and food costs are covered by Aspen.

The Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for someone reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn. This role is a great opportunity for someone ready to step up, acting as a bridge between an assistant and a team lead. You’ll have the chance to take on more responsibility over time, including running smaller projects independently.

You will ideally have:
  • A good level of fitness and a strong can-do attitude
  • A full, clean driver's licence (ability to drive a manual is preferred)
  • Experience using power tools and working in the landscaping/building industry
  • Good communication skills - punctual, polite, and customer-focused
  • Pride in your work and the ability to represent the Aspen brand professionally
  • A tidy, organised, and proactive working style
  • The ability to listen, learn quickly, and take instructions well
What We Offer:
  • Competitive hourly rate + KiwiSaver
  • Full provision of tools, uniform, PPE, and work boot allowance
  • A supportive, fun, and engaged team culture
  • Opportunities for training, upskilling, and career progression
  • The potential to work toward a qualification for those who show initiative and reliability
  • Exposure to high-end landscaping and the chance to learn from experienced professionals

Next Steps: If you’re interested in this role, please send your CV and cover letter to Anna at info@aspenlandscapes.co.nz

Join Aspen Landscapes and start building a rewarding career in an industry you’ll be proud to be part of.

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