Florist, Kaihoko putiputi
Also known as
- Floral designer, flower arranger
Florists cut and arrange flowers and other plants for customers and clients. They may also grow and order flowers and run their own business.
Duration
2:27 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $32
Most common
$39
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Florists
- usually work regular business hours but may start early and work weekends
- usually work in shops and may travel locally
- may work in cold conditions
- need to be creative, organised and communicate well
Tasks
- display and sell flowers
- make flower arrangements and bouquets
- buy flowers from suppliers and growers
- communicate with customers about needs
- design and display flowers in a shop
- provide flower arrangements for events
- develop decorative concepts
- arrange flower deliveries
- maintain records of materials and products
- train others on processes
Creative
Enterprising
Practical
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a florist and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 2 or 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 4)
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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