[ref. z70501501] Crop Protection and Maintenance Nursery Worker
About Us
Waimea Group is a leading horticultural company in New Zealand with operations in Auckland, Nelson, and Hastings. We produce a wide range of fruit, nut, berry, and ornamental trees, serving orchardists, garden centres, and chain stores nationwide.Our operations include field and container-grown trees, tissue culture plants, and plant propagation.
Waimea Plant Propagation (formerly Lyndale Nurseries) in Whenuapai was originally established in 1960 and has since become one of New Zealand's largest propagation nurseries. We specialise in supplying young plants to wholesale growers, landscapers, and native revegetation projects.
About the Role
This hands-on position supports pest and disease management, plant propagation, nursery upkeep, and equipment maintenance. You'll help keep our plants thriving and our nursery running smoothly while following safety procedures and hygiene standards.
What We Offer:
- Supportive, fun team environment
- Monthly staff lunches
- Paid day off for your birthday
- PPE provided
- On-the-job training
- Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm hours
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Are physically fit and enjoy outdoor work
- Have basic knowledge or experience in minor repairs and maintaining equipment
- Are comfortable working with sprays and pesticides (we provide full training)
- Have a great attitude and work well with others
- Are a quick learner and enjoy a fast-paced team environment
- Take pride in doing a good job and want to be rewarded for it
- Experience and/or interest in horticulture is preferred but not essential.
Applications will close when a suitable candidate has been found. If you are interested, please complete an application form. Applicants for this position are required to hold NZ citizenship or a NZ permanent residency visa. Applicants from outside of NZ will not be considered.