CAREER PROFILES

Johannes Andresen

08 Oct 2024

Name	Johannes Andresen
Title	Despatch Manager & Sales
Nursery	Tharfield Nursery Ltd
Quote	"I believe that practical experience and learning from every role are key to leading and driving success."
Education	Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering for Agricultural and Horticultural Businesses, Hochschule Osnabrück, Germany Apprenticeship in Tree Nursery Horticulture, Artmeyer Baumschule GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Long-term Goal	To take on more responsibilities and become a driving force in New Zealand’s horticultural industry by continuing to learn, lead, and innovate.
How I got into the industry?	I started with an apprenticeship in a German nursery, which gave me hands-on experience from the ground up. My journey through various roles has built a strong foundation in both practical and managerial aspects of horticulture.
Notable Achievements	Finalist, Young Plant Producer of the Year 2024 Responsible for nursery crop planning, sales management, and dispatch operations at Tharfield Nursery Successfully led a team in managing the sales and marketing of a fertiliser producer across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Cameron Hay

"I am always striving to improve everything around me and to apply my knowledge in innovative ways to help the industry grow."

August von Reiche

"I thrive on the challenges of managing a high-level cannabis cultivation program and working towards sustainable production practices."

Jake Linklater

“I thrive on the challenges of plant cultivation and find fulfillment in contributing to sustainable ecosystems."

Anna England

"Every day in horticulture is an opportunity to learn something new and connect with incredible people and plants."

Jessica Jack

"I love the satisfaction of propagating and producing plants, knowing they are helping the climate and making a positive difference."

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."