Positions At Groundcover Landscaping
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Good people doing great work
At Groundcover Landscaping, we’re a team that brings a genuine passion for customer service and quality to every project, from inception to completion.
And we love to grow our talent. Our team share our passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and enjoy working with our clients to transform their landscapes.
Our values and culture aren’t just words on a piece of paper. They’re wrapped around everything we do. And ensure everyone is well looked after, and has the opportunity to expand and develop their careers.
Cultivate your career with us
Nurturing Talent
With comprehensive training plans, we’ve got a clear pathway for your career at Groundcover Landscaping.
Diverse Projects
Enjoy a stimulating work environment with a wide variety of landscaping tasks - never a dull moment.
Geared for Success
Take pride in our brand with provided uniforms and boot allowance, letting you focus on the job at hand.
Birthday Privilege
No work on your birthday! Because everyone deserves a day off on their special day.
Dynamic Social Environment
With full-day team social events, we make sure there’s downtime to reward you for your hard work.
Open Communication
Participate in monthly team meetings, share your insights and stay informed over drinks and nibbles.
Who makes an ideal
candidate for our team?
At Groundcover Landscaping, we nurture growth - not only in gardens but also in our team's careers. Our people share our passion for crafting picturesque outdoor spaces and take delight in helping our clients' landscape dreams become a reality.
Our goal is to establish ourselves as one of the most coveted workplaces in the industry, offering a supportive and invigorating environment. In return, we seek to attract stellar candidates who will resonate with our team, delight our clients, and contribute positively to our company's growth.
If you're seeking a refreshing career move, here are a few essential attributes we value in a candidate:
Put in the effort
In our competitive industry, every project must be completed on time, within budget, and to our unrivalled standards. However, every project is distinct, so you'll never experience monotony.
Do Your Homework
We value preparedness. During interviews, we're likely to ask why you want to join Groundcover Landscaping, so be ready with your response. Browse our website, follow our Facebook page, and let us know what you admire about our company.
Strive to Be an "A" Player
We're on the lookout for "A" players or individuals aspiring to be one.
These are high achievers who demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, communicate transparently, and exhibit dedication, initiative, and authenticity. We admire people who have the drive to excel.
Current vacancies
High-QualityResidential Landscaping | Waikato | $30–$45 per hour
Are you an experienced landscaper or leading hand who takes real pride in doing things properly?
Groundcover Landscaping is looking for a capable Landscaping Foreman or experienced Leading Hand to help run high-quality residential landscaping projects across the Waikato.
This is a hands-on/on-site leadership role for someone who enjoys quality work, clear standards, good clients, and being part of a professional team that genuinely cares about the finished result.
You will not be left to carry everything on your own. You will be supported by a Project Manager, an organised office team, and a business that has been building its reputation for more than 20 years.
About Us
Groundcover Landscaping is an established Waikatolandscaping company specialising in high-quality residential landscaping andoutdoor living projects.
Our work includes:
- Decking
- Retaining walls
- Fencing and screens
- Paving, concrete and hard landscaping
- Planting and garden installations
- Outdoor living spaces
- Full landscape construction projects
- We also have a dedicated garden maintenance team
We are known for professionalism, workmanship, strong client service and a genuine pride in doing the job properly.
About the Role
As Foreman, you will help lead projects on site and make sure each job is delivered safely, efficiently and to the Groundcover standard.
You will be involved in:
- Running landscaping projects from start to finish
- Leading and supporting the site team
- Reading plans and organising daily workflow
- Managing materials, timing and site coordination
- Communicating professionally with clients and the wider team
- Maintaining quality, safety and site presentation standards
- Helping create finished projects the whole team can be proud of
Who We’re Looking For
This role would suit someone who is already an experienced landscaping foreman or leading hand and is ready for a strong long-term opportunity with a respected company.
You will ideally have experience with:
- Leading or supervising a small team on site
- Landscape construction
- Deck construction
- Retaining walls
- Fencing
- Paving and hard landscaping
- Planting and soft landscaping
- Site preparation
- Working from plans
- Managing workflow and site standards
You will also need:
- A reliable hard-working attitude
- Pride in your workmanship
- Good communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- A full, clean NZ driver's licence
- The right to work in New Zealand
What you’ll get:
- $30-$45 per hour depending on experience
- Company vehicle
- Uniform and Boots
- Tool Allowance scheme
- Annual 'Health Now' Health benefit plan
- Paid day off for your birthday
- Career development and monthly one-to-one meetings
- Support from a dedicated Project Manager and office team
- High quality projects you can be proud of
- Long term stability with a respected Waikato business
- A team culture built around our company values: PACT | Pride, Agility, Care and Trust
Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation
Good landscapers are proud of their work. They want to build things properly, work with people who care, and finish projects they are happy to put their name to.
That is what we are looking for at Groundcover Landscaping.
So, if you are an experienced landscaping leading hand or foreman who wants better projects, strong support and a company that values quality, we would genuinely like to hear from you.
Have a look around our website - all the images are our own work, and you can "meet the team" there too.
If you are ready to apply, click Apply Now and send us your CV or a short message telling us about your landscaping experience and why you would like to work with us.
If you would like a confidential chat to learn more about the role, phone us 07 847 0780
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide employment references and complete standard pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol testing and police vetting. A short on-site skills assessment will also form part of the process.
This could be the best career move you ever make – so get in touch with us today!
Here’s what we need from you:
Proven work history in a landscaping role with experience in most of the following:
- Decking
- Fences
- Retaining walls
- Paving
- Excavation and base preparation
- Planting and plant knowledge
- Concreting skills and digger operating would be great but not imperative
What you’ll be responsible for:
- 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
You also need:
- 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
Intrigued by the prospect of joining Groundcover Landscaping?
Just reach out. Even if we don't have an immediate position that fits your profile, we're always open to engaging with potential candidates eyeing future opportunities.