Landscaper / Machine operator

Landscaper / Machine Operator

Wage Range: $30–$37 per hour, depending on experience

Love machines, love the outdoors, and enjoy getting stuck in?

We’re looking for a skilled Landscaper / Machine Operator to join our growing team.

This is a genuinely hands-on role. You’ll be operating diggers and other machinery one minute, then jumping out to grab a shovel and work alongside the crew the next. We’re looking for someone who enjoys variety, can problem-solve on site and takes pride in delivering high-quality landscaping projects.

If you have strong excavation skills and enjoy both operating machinery and getting stuck into the physical side of landscaping, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in machine operation — diggers, loaders, etc.
• WTR certificate – Wheels, Tracks and Rollers
• Class 2 licence is a bonus
• Minimum 1 year’s landscaping or similar industry experience
• Confident operating excavators from 1.7T up to 5.5T — and hire larger machines when required.
• Experience with excavation, shaping and trimming to achieve accurate levels and finished grades
• Good understanding of levels, falls and drainage
• Experience installing or working around drainage systems
• Experience with mini loaders, Harley Rakes and other specialist machinery
• Able to read and work from plans and levels
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements on large building sites
• Physically fit and hands-on — willing and able to regularly jump off the machine and work with a shovel, rake and hand tools
• Good work ethic, reliability and ability to work well as part of a team

The Role

• Operate diggers, loaders and other machinery across high-end landscaping projects
• Carry out excavation, shaping, trimming and preparation for landscaping works
• Set and work to levels, grades and drainage requirements
• Assist with drainage installation and problem-solving
• Plan and carry out earthmoving aspects of projects
• Jump in with the landscaping crew when machinery work is not required
• Work with the team on physical tasks including digging, shovelling, raking and finishing
• Work across a variety of sites, terrain and project types

What We Offer

• $30–$37 per hour, depending on experience

• Work on some of the best high-end landscaping projects in the district

• The opportunity to take real pride in creating work of the highest quality

• Variety of work

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunity to grow with a locally owned and growing landscaping company

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Apply Now

Be part of a team creating stunning outdoor spaces across Queenstown and the surrounding district.

To apply, send your CV to [email protected] or contact Tamsin on [021 951 282](tel:021 951 282).