Medical Cannabis Growers

We are a licensed medical cannabis grower, based in Canterbury.

We are looking for 10 full-time medical cannabis growers to join our team.

Work Hours :

30–60 hours per week (minimum 30 hours guaranteed)

Pay Rate : $28–$35 per hour

Location :

Canterbury, New Zealand

Permanent role.

The duties include :

• Preparing and optimizing potting mixes, hydroponic substrates, and containers based on strain genetics, growth cycles, and regulatory requirements;
• Selecting and propagating high-quality medical cannabis plants through seed germination, cloning, grafting, and transplanting to maintain genetic stability and yield consistency;
• Managing plant health and productivity by implementing pruning, defoliation, canopy management, and de-budding techniques to optimize cannabinoid and terpene profiles;
• Maintaining optimal cultivation conditions, including temperature, humidity, CO₂ levels, irrigation, nutrient delivery, and integrated pest management (IPM) to ensure pharmaceutical-grade quality;
• Monitoring and documenting key growth indicators, including THC, CBD, CBN, and terpene concentrations, using validated analytical methods;
• Harvesting, curing, and processing medical cannabis in compliance with Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards;
• Ensuring strict adherence to local and international regulatory frameworks, including compliance with cultivation licenses, quality assurance protocols, and security requirements;
• Collaborating with research teams to develop new medical cannabis strains, optimize cultivation techniques, and enhance cannabinoid extraction processes;
• Maintaining accurate records of cultivation activities, lab testing results, batch tracking, and compliance reports for regulatory audits;
• May provide training on or advise contracting staff and authorized clients on medical cannabis cultivation, processing, and best practices.

Requirements :

Priority will be given to New Zealand residents / citizens.