Role: Entry Level Nursery Worker
Location: Auckland
We are Van Lier Nurseries, New Zealand's largest grower of cut flowers, 100% family-owned and operated. Our mission is to grow New Zealand's finest flowers & indoor pot plants for Florists and Wholesalers around the country. We are looking for someone to be a part of our busy vibrant team within a growing company at our Riverhead branch.
Main responsibilities, tasks, and duties may include, but aren't limited to:
- Picking, pruning and weeding flowers.
- Sorting, bunching and wrapping flowers while monitoring quality.
- Growing and maintaining flowers
- Assist with weekend picking when required as per the staff roster.
- Assist in the mixing & spraying of rose plants with dedicated spray gear & equipment
- Ensure that your work and working environment complies with OSH standards.
Skills Required:
- Physical - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as heavy lifting, bending & handling of materials. The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and body.
- Teamwork – A resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with work colleagues.
- Communication - High attention to detail and accuracy, along with excellent communication skills.
Working Conditions
This position requires working in high temperatures during the summer months inside the glasshouses and cool temperatures inside the coolers. Most of the working day will involve standing, crouching, reaching and lifting.
To be considered for this role you will need to be physically fit, have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and have the ability to work with minimum supervision.
If you fill the above criteria and are interested in the position please apply through Seek.
The applicant applying must be present in NZ and be either a citizen resident or hold a current work visa.