Nurserypersons

Due to the growth of the business, Manukaroha Limited, Trading as Exotica is searching for experienced Nurserypersons to be part of a rapidly growing family business based in Northland. What will you do? Maintaining nursery irrigation systemsPlanning the proper care, handling, and storage of imported seedsUtilising various techniques for propagation, transplanting, seedlings, rooted cuttings, budding and grafting.Ensuring ideal soil mixture, fertilising, watering, and light requirements for the plantsMonitoring plans for healthy growth and weeds management and pest controlDifferentiate subtropical plants and identify their specific needsAccurate record-keeping of soil mixtures, plantings, treatments, losses and yieldsProviding advice to customers regarding the proper care for their plantsAssisting with the packaging and shipping of the plantsSafely transporting plants between sites, which may involve travelling throughout the North Island and the wider Auckland regionWhat do you need? NZ Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) OR a minimum of 3 years of equivalent experienceNew Zealand Class 1 Driver's Licence with a Forklift Operator Certificate and F endorsement idealA minimum of 2 years' experience caring for flowers and subtropical plants with commercial nurseries2-4 years of experience with various plant propagation skills and techniques such as Marcot, grafting, air layering, cuttings, and seed growingA strong understanding of different Asian herbsGood understanding of pest control managementStrong computer skills such as MS Word and Excel, an advantageAbility to lift plants and bags of soil up to 25 kg.What's in it for you? Minimum hours of work are 35 hours per week, between Monday and Sunday, 7 am and 3 pmThe pay range is between $29.66 and $35, depending on experienceFull-time, permanent positionCareer development opportunitiesClick on the apply button to submit your application.

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