Lakes Landscapes

11/08/2025

Lakes Landscapes are looking for a new team member. Starting ASAP, we’d love to hear from you if you:

* Have previous experience in landscaping or labouring
*Are physically fit, enjoy working outdoors and have a positive, can-do attitude
*Are reliable, hardworking, and can get to job sites around Wanaka

Casual work optional throughout Winter months
If this sounds like you, drop us a message! Great opportunity to work with a top team and enjoy being outside.

Email us your resume at [email protected].
Check out our website or socials to see what we do

We create extraordinary outdoor spaces. With 20 years experience in landscaping and his horticulture and design qualifications, award winning designer and business owner Chris Jones understands the unique Central Otago environment.Offering the complete package with in house designing, Lakes Landscap

12/02/2025

Hydrangea Limelight stealing the show with those dreamy lime-to-cream blooms ✨🌿
Bremner Bay Project

29/01/2025

Soaking up the Central Otago sun ☀️! Our RiverRidge project is thriving in these long, golden summer days

13/10/2024

Lakes Landscapes are an award-winning landscape design, construction, and maintenance company proudly based in Wanaka, New Zealand. Established in 2015 by Chris Jones, who has over 20 years of experience in the local landscaping industry, Lakes Landscapes combines expert horticulture and design knowledge with a deep passion for creating outdoor spaces that thrive in the Central Otago climate.

Chris’s extensive qualifications and hands-on experience are reflected in every project, as he and his team deliver thoughtfully designed gardens that harmonise with both the architecture and the unique natural environment of the region. The local climate, known for its extremes, is always a key consideration, ensuring every design is durable and suited to the Wanaka lifestyle.

With involvement in prestigious events like the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and multiple awards from the Registered Master Landscapers' Landscapes of Distinction Awards, Lakes Landscapes is a trusted name in New Zealand’s landscaping community. We’re proud members of the NZ Registered Master Landscapers, committed to excellence in every project we take on.

Lakes Landscapes

Registered Master Landscapers New Zealand

19/08/2024

Lakes Landscapes are on the lookout for an experienced landscaper to join our team!

The successful candidate will:​

• Have the drive to further develop their career and grow within the business

• Have good organisational and managerial skills

• Have at least 2-3 years experience in landscaping​

• Confident with ability to operate 1.8 - 3.5 tonne excavator

• Have understanding and setting out jobs from detailed designs

• Excellent communications with both clients and Directors

• Ability to organise other tradesman

• Reliable, presentable, team player attitude with a good work ethic

• Be planning on staying in Wanaka long-term.

• Enjoy free weekends to make the most of living in Wanaka!

• Enjoy working as part of a team.

Opportunity to grow and gain qualification into a managerial role within the company. Work-life balance Monday to Friday work days with consistent hours. Majority of work on new build properties in Wanaka. Potential for salary and vehicle package.

Please head to our website to apply

Apply for a career with Lakes Landscapes.

12/06/2024

Having lived in Australia for many years our clients really wanted to create an urban garden with wow factor. As avid gardeners they weren’t shy about getting into the garden and maintaining its beauty. As big fans of well known landscape designer Paul Bangay, inspiration was taken from his style. This intimate courtyard has been designed to relax and enjoy while still boasting that wow factor. Timeless with the planting of trees for privacy and shade, our clients can sit back and enjoy their space while listening to the tranquil water feature.

We are your award winning local Wanaka landscape design and construction business and are now taking bookings for Spring to create your extraordinary outdoor space.

Registered Master Landscapers New Zealand

04/06/2024

Jade Drive Project
Landscape design & build on an elevated property with views for days of Lake Wānaka.

Simon Larkin

18/04/2024

Thanks Trends Ideas for featuring our award winning project "The Heights" in your Jan edition - much appreciated!

Registered Master Landscapers New Zealand

04/03/2024

Join our crew! We have two positions on offer at the moment.

Apply here: https://www.lakeslandscapes.co.nz/careers

23/02/2024

The Stunning Senecio Bella Grigio which translates to ‘beautiful grey’, and the use of Sedum ‘stardust’ popping through makes a striking contrast setting the scene for this rustic planting at Hidden Hills Project.

02/02/2024

We have a rare position available for a qualified landscaper to join our busy landscape construction team with an immediate start. 2-3+ years experience is preferred.

The successful candidate will:
- Have the drive to further develop their career and grow within the business.
- Have good organisational and managerial skills
- Have at least 2-3 years experience in landscaping
- Confident with ability to operate 3.5 tonne excavator
- Have understanding and setting out jobs from detailed designs
- Excellent communications with both clients and Directors
- Ability to organise other tradesman
- Reliable, presentable, team player attitude with a good work ethic
- Have a 'can do' approach to tasks.
- Be hardworking, motivated & punctual.
- Be planning on staying in Wanaka long-term.
- Enjoy free weekends to make the most of living in Wanaka!
- Enjoy working as part of a team.

Opportunity to grow and gain qualification into a managerial role within the company. Work-life balance Monday to Friday work days with consistent hours. Majority of work on new build properties in Wanaka. Potential for salary and vehicle package.

Check out our projects via our website or the gram

Head to our website to apply!

Apply for a career with Lakes Landscapes.

06/11/2023

A grand front entrance with a blend of soft and hard landscaping elements leads you up to this impressive architectural home built by David Reid Homes Wanaka

We are really looking forward to seeing this property flourish in years to come when the plants mature and come into their own 👏