• Grow your career through hands on experience outdoors in stunning Central Otago
• Know you are contributing to your community as you increase your skills
• Work within a supportive team who shares your passion for a job well done

We're currently looking for someone to join our landscaping and open space maintenance team. You will be involved in a range of activities such as:

• Assisting with soft landscaping (planting, mulching, turf preparation)
• Assisting with basic hard landscape tasks such as building planters, plant beds and other sculptural landscaping activities
• Doing general site tidy-ups, such as mowing, weed eating and vegetation clearance.

You will be working as part of a team during training and after training you may work in a team, or occasionally on your own.

Why this role stands out:

This is your opportunity to join an established company providing high quality landscaping services, while receiving the training and support you need to grow your landscaping career.

We are keen to hear from people who:

• Enjoy working outdoors in all conditions
• Can work well within a team and independently when required
• Are self-motivated and able to think on their feet
• Have a flexible approach to working hours
• Are willing to assist with vegetation maintenance across the full range of landscaping needs.

What You'll Bring

• A positive "can do" attitude
• A strong desire to pursue a career in landscaping and green space management
• A love of the outdoors and for Central Otago
• Be fully fit and not afraid of physical work.
• A full Class 1 driver licence

Also useful, but not essential:

• Previous landscaping experience
• (Class 2 or 4 Drivers Licence.

About Whitestone Contracting Ltd

Whitestone Contracting Ltd is an award-winning civil construction company based in Oamaru, operating across the Lower South Island, including Waitaki, Dunedin, Central Otago and the Mackenzie regions. With more than 100 employees and ambitious growth plans for the next 10-15 years, Whitestone delivers high-quality outcomes across: roading infrastructure construction and maintenance; chip sealing and asphalt paving; 3 Waters, and landscaping, vegetation control and green space management

Our people take pride in enhancing communities, protecting the environment, and delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Our Commitment

Whitestone Contracting Ltd has a strong focus on quality, health and safety, and environmental responsibility. You will play an important role in maintaining and strengthening this culture.

We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. The successful applicants will be required to pass a medical assessment, drug and alcohol test, and Ministry of Justice check prior to employment being confirmed.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.