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Growing, gardening and forestry, Whakatipu, hanga māra me te ahurākau

Growing, gardening and forestry jobs involve growing, harvesting and selling plants, fruit, vegetables and trees. This includes creating and maintaining gardens, parks and sportsgrounds, and managing pests and weeds.

You might

  • prepare soil and growing sites before planting
  • maintain parks, gardens and sports surfaces
  • care for plants in nurseries
  • apply pesticides and fertilisers
  • plant and propagate trees
  • prune and thin crops, vines and trees
  • select, trim and arrange flowers and greenery

Career ideas
Ngā huatau aramahi,

Career idea

Arborist

Kaitiaki rākau

Pay

$55K to $84K yearly

Training

1 year
Arborists care for, manage and maintain trees by planting, inspecting and pruning them. They keep trees healthy and safe so they grow well within an environment.

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