HORTICULTURIST –Landscaping & Vegetable Production
Employer: YuNisa Limited
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Employment Type: Full-time (Permanent)
ANZSCO Code: 234112 – Skill Level 1
About Us:YuNisa Limited is a dynamic and growing New Zealand-based company offering innovative landscaping, gardening, and commercial vegetable farming solutions. We specialise in property maintenance and the cultivation of tropical glasshouse crops such as okra, bitter melon, and yellow banana chilli, targeting New Zealand’s ethnic and niche produce markets.
The Role:We are seeking a skilled and motivated Horticulturist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in landscaping, vegetable farming, and working with tropical glasshouse plants. This role includes tractor and forklift operation, raised bed creation, and working under warm/hot conditions in outdoor and indoor environments.
Key Responsibilities: ?- Operate tractors, rotary hoes, and forklifts for land preparation
?- Create and manage raised garden beds and commercial plots?- Maintain glasshouse crops, including tropical vegetables
?- Apply irrigation, fertiliser, and pest management solutions
?- Work in hot and physically demanding environments
?- Ensure health and safety compliance and record-keeping
?- Supervise casual workers and assist in crop planning
Skills & Experience Required: ?- Sound knowledge of tropical plant and glasshouse cultivation
?- Machinery experience (tractor, rotary hoe, forklift)?- Strong physical fitness and adaptability to warm working conditions
?- Experience with tropical vegetables like okra, bitter melon, and chilli
?- Pest and disease identification and treatment skills
?- Good communication and team supervision ability
Qualifications: ?- A Diploma or Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture is preferred
?- Practical experience is highly valued( 3yr Plus), especially with tropical or glasshouse crops.
Pay & Hours:?- Pay Rate: $28 – $30 per hour (based on experience)
?- Working Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week, typically 5 days per week
Why Join Us??- Work in a diverse, innovative horticulture environment
?- Be part of a niche crop operation in high demand across NZ
?- Long-term growth and training opportunities within the business
Apply Now!- Email your CV and expression of interest to: Hr@yunisa.co.nz
- Visit us at: www.yunisa.co.nz