Landscape Foreman / Experienced Landscapers
Join Our Team at Feature Landscapes!
Love working outside, getting your hands dirty, and staying fit? Want to earn good money while being part of a tight-knit team? At Feature Landscapes, you’ll build bespoke outdoor spaces, pools, and gardens on some of Auckland’s most unique properties.If you enjoy design, have a love for plants, building or craftsmanship, let's chat.
We have been around for 11 years, currently 13 staff, and have worked with some of Auckland's top designers on some really interesting projects over the years. Our teams are fully kitted out with DeWalt gear, tipper trucks, diggers and mini loaders so you will have access to everything needed.We use SimPRO as our job management system and have a strong focus on systems and processes, constantly working on improving our efficiency and quality standards.
We cultivate a vibrant, rewarding work environment because we know your workplace matters. Join a fun, like-minded crew, collaborate on award-winning projects, and build great landscapes.What's in it for you?
Work on high-end, bespoke projects, honing and developing your craftCollaborate with top designers, architects, and other tradespeople in Auckland
Be a part of an established, well-regarded Auckland landscape company with career growth opportunities
What we require:
- 3+ years of experience constructing high-end landscape or building projects
- A wide range of hardscaping and construction knowledge
- Attention to detail, to ensure our 'quality first' approach is adhered to
- The right attitude - we value attitude first, then skills and experience
- Be upfront, get along well as part of a team, respect others, and take personal responsibility for your actions
- Able to operate within our health and safety (H&S) requirements
- To have a clean, full New Zealand driver's licence
- Be reliable, honest, and trustworthy
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading a team of 2-3 people
- Demonstrate leadership qualities to navigate cultural challenges and pressures, ensuring successful outcomes for the business, clients, and designers. Communication is key!
- Interpreting and implementing landscape plans
- Coordinating and installing landscape elements to ensure all quality standards are met, adherence to design specifications, and compliance with regulations (general building knowledge is helpful)
- Efficiently allocate resources and materials to maximise productivity and minimise waste
- Identify and resolve issues or challenges that arise during landscape installation
There is plenty of support available from the management team, along with established structures and processes. However, we're seeking someone who can independently manage a project from start to finish with minimal supervision—a high level of experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills, is essential for this role.
Want to work with cool people, on cool projects? Apply now—let's chat!
*** We have various positions available in the company, including general landscaping roles. If you're unsure whether there's a suitable role for you, it's best to call and find out!