CAREER PROFILES

Danielle McBride

08 Sep 2021

Name	Danielle McBride
Title	Dispatch and Procurement Manager
Nursery	Rural Design 1984 Ltd
Quote	Sow a seed, Grow a future
Education	NCEA Level 3, Completing my NZ Apprenticeship -Horticulture Production (Level 3 & 4)
Long-term Goal	To be the general manager/owner of a native plant nursery with a big focus on revegetation and endangered species. Possibly even become an industry leader someday, I’d like to have a big impact on the industry through my work, I would like to get young people involved and let them know that horticulture is an option and there is room for ideas. I also plan to buy land and practice sustainable living.
How did you learn about the industry?	I began landscaping at 18 as a job on a whim via a friend after finishing school and fell in love with plants and landscapes. Since working in the nursery sector and becoming a member of NZ Plant Producers the realms of the industry keep expanding.

Amber Doggett

'From little seeds grow mighty trees'

Olly Dean

"We can’t save the world by playing by the rules, because the rules have to be changed. Everything needs to change – and it has to start today." Greta Thunberg

Eilish Chilton

"I work in this industry due the variability, and with R&D I am able to have a hand in new initiatives to provide a better product and help improve sustainability and efficiency throughout the Nursery. ”

Will Kerner

“I was drawn to R&D and providing technical consultation for the nursery business because no two days are the same."

Ellen Ballantine

“I work in the industry for the satisfaction of working hard and the love of the outdoors. Plus, I enjoy the large variety of jobs I do year-round."

Devin Westley

“It is such a rewarding job working with plants. You get to see the results of your work as they grow, and it is satisfying knowing that my work has such a positive impact on the restoration and enhancement of native areas.”

Rico Mannall

“Plant production is a growing industry in every sense of the word. For me, It’s exciting to work alongside all sorts of people on plant supply projects across the South Island. "

Rata Cutfield-Rolfs

"What I love about working in the horticultural industry is, the variety of work, something new every day! There’s so much to learn, and everyone is welcoming and so kind."

Nathan Hewson

"Plants and technology have always been a passion of mine, so working in the industry and bringing my customers value has allowed me to follow my passion."

Louisa Goodall

"After spending five years in the café industry, my passion for plants and wanting to extend my horticulture knowledge lead me into a career in the plant production industry"

Ingo Wendt

“I have a passion for all things nursery related with a particular interest in propagation of new and exciting species."

Jacinta Harrop

“Whether you have a passion for regenerative planting, plant tissue culture labs, houseplants, flowers or the home garden you can find something that suits you in the plant production industry."