Horticultural Nursery Assistant

Job ID 23043085
Taranaki, New Plymouth
Full-time
Listed on 4 Feb 2026

About this job

A well-established family-owned business is looking for a reliable and mature Horticulture Worker to join their tight-knit team located between Bell Block and Lepperton.

This permanent full-time position involves sowing, cutting and packaging a variety of herbs in a heated Greenhouse, so you will need to be strong, fit, and able to walk around, and stand on your feet for long periods of time.

There is a great deal of heavy lifting involved as well as operating machinery using the potting machine, pallet trolleys, and lifting trays.

• You will need to be able to read and follow instructions and efficiency and accuracy is essential. • The successful candidate will be trusted to work to a high standard without supervision and be a team player. • You will need to be drug free test and honesty is needed around convictions. • A restricted licence and transport is a minimum requirement and being able to drive a manual would be an advantage.

Monday to Friday 8 – 4.30pm and once a month Sunday morning 8am to 11am (paid time and a half for 3 hours minimum).

Interested? Call 0800559009 or email your up to date CV to sally.broadhurst002@msd.govt.nz

Job Requirements

• Restricted driver licence (manual beneficial) and own vehicle tog et to work • Need to be strong, fit, and able to be on feet all day, a great deal of heavy lifting is involved and role is very physical • Able to pass a drug test and honesty is needed around convictions • Minor convictions considered on a case by case basis • Forklift licence would be beneficial

Days of work
Monday to Friday 8 – 4.30pm and once a month Sunday morning 8am to 11am (30 hours per week)
Pay Details
tbc
Job Category
Garden and Nursery Labourers
Career Level
Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
Driver Licence
Full, Restricted
(Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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