Nursery Person

Job Description

Job Details:

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• Location: Bombay, Auckland
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• Employment type: Full-time, permanent
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• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week including week ends and public holidays, rotating roster
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• Pay: $25 – $35.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience
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About the position

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Orchid Valley Limited is seeking a reliable and hardworking Nursery Person to join our plant production and nursery operation in Bombay, Auckland.

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This is a full-time, permanent, year-round position involving the ongoing care, propagation, maintenance and production of plants within the company's nursery and growing facilities.

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The successful applicant will be involved in the day-to-day operation of the nursery throughout the year and will assist with maintaining healthy plant growth, preparing growing areas, propagation, planting, irrigation and general nursery operations.

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Key responsibilities

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  propagation and production of plants throughout the year.

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  Prepare growing media, containers, planting areas and nursery facilities.

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  Plant, transplant, pot and space plants according to production requirements.

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  Water and irrigate plants and monitor irrigation systems.

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  Monitor plant health and identify signs of pests, disease, nutrient deficiency or plant stress.

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  Carry out pruning, trimming, staking, thinning, weeding and other plant maintenance activities.

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  Apply fertilisers and approved plant treatments in accordance with instructions and workplace procedures.

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  Maintain nursery plants and growing areas to the required production standards.

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  Assist with routine greenhouse and nursery maintenance.

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  Inspect plants and remove damaged or unsuitable plants where required.

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  Sort, grade, label and prepare plants and produce for internal use, sale or distribution.

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  Maintain nursery tools, equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.

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  receiving, storing and moving plants, growing media, fertiliser, equipment and other supplies.

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• advising customers on plant care and appropriate plants for local conditions
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• budding and grafting vegetative material onto root stock
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  Maintain basic production and plant-care records as required.

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  Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

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  Perform other general nursery and plant-production duties reasonably required as part of the ongoing operation of the business.

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Skills and experience

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  Previous experience in nursery work, horticulture, plant production, greenhouse operations or a relevant qualification

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  knowledge of plant care, propagation, irrigation and plant maintenance.

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  Ability to identify common plant health issues is an advantage.

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  Good physical fitness and ability to undertake manual work.

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  Ability to work effectively in greenhouse and outdoor growing environments.

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  Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

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  Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.

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• A full New Zealand driver's licence is an advantage but not essential.
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Employment conditions

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  Permanent, full-time employment

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  Minimum 30-40 hours per week

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  $25–$35 per hour, depending on skills and experience

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  Work is available throughout the year, subject to normal business requirements.

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  This is an ongoing position and is not limited to a particular crop, harvest, season or seasonal peak.

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Applicants should provide a CV outlining their relevant nursery, horticultural, agricultural or plant-production experience.

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Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.