Nursery grower, Kaiwhakatipu otaota
Also known as
- Nursery manager, nursery worker, greenhouse manager, greenhouse worker, nursery assistant, nursery hand
Nursery growers raise plants and seedlings in nurseries and greenhouses for sale.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $35
Most common
$47
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Nursery growers
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends
- usually work in nurseries, glasshouses and garden centres, and may travel locally
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, lead others and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- grow plants from seeds and cuttings
- water, feed, prune and repot plants
- mix soil and make compost
- maintain and use water systems
- control weeds, pests and diseases
- manage stock and send out plants
- sell plants at garden centres
- drive tractors, forklifts and trucks
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in horticulture and viticulture
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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