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Gardener

Landscaping • Otago, New Zealand • Full-time

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

At Gibbston Valley Wines, we are more than a winery – we are a destination where guests come to unwind, reconnect, and experience the very best of Central Otago.

Why you will love working for us

  • Work in a luxury, award-winning environment
  • Enjoy staff discounts across wine, spa, golf, and hospitality
  • Experience the stunning landscapes of Central Otago

We live by our values: Care Always | Grow Together | Craft with Purpose | Honor the Land

Join our dedicated Landscaping team and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the stunning grounds across our winery, resort, and golf course. Your work will directly contribute to the exceptional presentation of our property, ensuring a welcoming and memorable experience for every guest.

Working across a mix of residential and commercial gardens, you will help deliver and maintain high-quality landscapes that reflect the premium standard of our brand.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain gardens and landscaped areas to a consistently high standard
  • Carry out hedge trimming, pruning, and detailed plant care
  • Perform lawn mowing
  • Undertake weed control and spraying in line with best practice
  • Assist with planting, seasonal work, and ongoing landscape enhancements
  • Safely operate a range of gardening tools and equipment
  • Work collaboratively within a professional and supportive team

About You

  • Proven experience in gardening and/or landscaping is essential
  • A genuine passion for outdoor work and landscape presentation
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively
  • A team player with a positive, can-do attitude

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a similar role is required
  • Full driver’s licence preferred
  • Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on outdoor work
  • Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand

What We Offer

  • Competitive remuneration aligned with experience
  • The opportunity to work across some of Queenstown’s most beautiful properties
  • A supportive team environment within a well-established business
  • Ongoing opportunities to develop your skills in professional landscape care

Work rights

We’re not offering visa sponsorship for this role. You must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand (e.g., NZ/Aus citizen, resident, or an open work visa/ WHV).

Thanks for applying! Because of the high number of applicants, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Company Overview

At Gibbston Valley, our teams are deeply passionate about this exceptional place. We thrive on having fun and sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm with every visitor. Our makers infuse each Gibbston Valley wine bottle with passion and personality. From handpicking whole bunches of organically grown grapes to foot-macerating the fruit, they employ traditional and sustainable techniques to craft every vintage with care. This commitment, harmonising with the region’s soil, sun, frost, and rain, captures the distinctive essence of Gibbston Valley’s unique terroir.