Full time
Full-time permanent employment with a well-established NZ owned company
Health Insurance
Free On-site Parking
LEAD HAND – COMMERCIAL PLANT NURSERY
We're all about growing strong plants. Will you join us as our new Lead Hand?
Bring your horticulture knowledge and plant production experience to our team!
As a Lead Hand you will be part of our specialised Young Plant Team that works efficiently to grow and nurture seedlings to produce strong healthy plants for our commercial customers in purpose-built glasshouses.
To be successful you'll have:
A Horticulture qualification or relevant nursery experience
Forklift certificate is desirable (if you're keen, we can help with that)
Strong numeracy and literacy skills
Flexibility – you'll need to be available for weekends on a rostered basis
Physical fitness for hands-on nursery work
Ability to follow instructions and show initiative
We are keen to talk to anyone who has either a horticulture qualification or experience in a plant production nursery.
Day to day you'll be:
Supporting the Young Plant Team Leader in the preparation, movement and dispatch of seedlings
Maintaining a high level of productivity, efficiency and ensuring minimal waste
Assisting with the leadership of seasonal workers
Doing practical hands-on work – lots of bending and lifting
Achieving deadlines
Flexibility is important – you will be rostered on the growing roster one weekend day per fortnight (or per month in the quiet season). You will also be part of the spray team which requires you to work until about 6:30pm once a week.
What we can offer:
A passionate and knowledgeable team
Full-time permanent employment
Good security with a well-established NZ owned company
Southern Cross Health Insurance
Free on-site parking
About us:
Zealandia Horticulture has been growing strong healthy plants for the retail and commercial sector for over 80+ years! We are an equal opportunity employer committed to sustainable practices.
APPLY NOW!
If you would like more information, call the HR team on 03 244 2595
Please note: To be considered you must have valid working rights in NZ (citizenship, residency, or an open work visa).
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