Foreign applicants are welcome! You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand & have very good English skills
Are you passionate about the outdoors and ready to lead a team in creating beautiful landscapes across Auckland and wider areas? The Plant People is looking for an experienced Landscape Team Leader to join our vibrant crew and help shape green spaces that make a difference.
🌱 What You’ll Bring:
We’re looking for someone who’s not just skilled but also driven to lead and grow with us. You’ll ideally have:
• At least 3 years’ experience in horticulture and landscaping
• At least 2 years’ experience running a team.
• Health & Safety focused mindset
• The ability to read and interpret plans
• The ability to do site measures
• Time management skills
• A full Class 1 NZ driver’s licence + experience with a manual vehicle minimum, Class 2 & W,T,R endorsements are a bonus!
• Strong communication skills
• Confidence using mobile apps and reporting tools
• Able to produce daily pre-starts and associated paperwork
🌿 What You’ll Do:
You will be joining our ‘Landscape Team’, working on a huge variety of projects, including Subdivisions, Commercial Buildings, Stormwater Ponds & Stream Restoration. You’ll have direction from Landscape Project Manager who will manage your weekly schedule. You’ll be hands-on and lead by example, with duties including:
• Site preparation & garden building, including the following;
• Weed spraying
• Site clearance – Weedeating, brush cutting, & removal of noxious weeds
• Excavations & material back-fill
• Planting a variety of plants, reeds, shrubs, trees etc.
• Timber edging, & basic form work
• The use of a wide array of hand tools & powered tools, plus working with & around heavy machinery
• Managing your own sites and team, ensuring the following;
• Daily planning and set-up, ensuring your team are well informed & on task
• Health & Safety processes are being followed by all
• Sites are being run well & in an efficient manor
• Being the go-to person for clients and resolving on-site issues, this includes assisting your Project Manager with;
• Keeping clients informed of our progress and day to day intentions on site
• Following site specific rules & protocols
• Producing accurate site measures & reporting to help with monthly billing & estimating variations
🌟 Why Join Us?
At The Plant People, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a career path. Here’s what you can expect:
• Flexible hours (up to 55 hrs/week workload dependant)
• A fun, supportive team environment
• Full uniforms, tools, and work phone
• Annual medical checks
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunities to work on diverse range of projects that build your skills and future
We’re proud to be a leader in New Zealand’s landscaping sector, delivering tailored solutions to local government, developers, commercial clients, and private customers. With over 110 full-time staff, we’re committed to excellence and innovation in everything we do.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV & cover letter
