Website Wai-Ora Forest Landscapes
Nursery Grower – Join Our Horticultural Team!
About us
Wai-Ora Forest Landscapes was established in 1996 as a social enterprise of the Wai-Ora Trust (est 1981), a faith-based community trust supporting people in need and stands as a pioneering force in Canterbury’s environmental landscape, uniquely positioned as both a charitable trust and a professional environmental services provider. From our base in Christchurch, we’ve built a reputation for excellence that combines deep ecological expertise with genuine community engagement, creating lasting positive change for both the environment and for the community.
About the Role
We’re seeking a skilled, experienced and dedicated Nursery Grower to play a critical role in our nursery operations. Working under the Nursery Manager, you’ll be responsible for hands-on horticultural tasks, applying agrichemicals, and maintaining a productive nursery environment to ensure high-quality plant production.
Key Responsibilities
Apply agrichemicals including insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides
Control pests to maintain optimal plant health
Maintain and adjust irrigation systems
Ensure a weed-free nursery environment
Shift, trim, stake, and space plants for optimal growth
Assist with scientific trials and monitoring
Lead plant dispatch operations
Operate machinery including small tractors, and ATVs
Maintain a clean, organized nursery environment
Requirements
Experience in nursery or horticultural environments
Current Standard Grow Safe certification and RCA qualification.
Full driver’s license
Experience operating and maintaining nursery machinery.
Strong understanding of agrichemical application and pest control
Basic mechanical skills
Physical fitness for manual labour in various weather conditions
Knowledge of New Zealand native plants and propagation methods
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Personal Attributes
Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
Organised and able to multi task in high pressure situations.
Team player with strong communication skills
Proactive and willing to take initiative.
Passion for horticulture and plant production
What We Offer
A collaborative team environment
Opportunity to work with a variety of plant species.
Professional development in horticultural practices
If you’re passionate about plant care and ready to grow your career in a dynamic nursery environment, we want to hear from you!
To apply for this job email your details to ricky@wai-ora.nz.
