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Tauranga · Bay of Plenty

Plant nursery assistant

FeaturedCasualPosted 07/11/2026 · Closes 07/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$26.45/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

A production nursery in Te Maunga needs four nursery workers. Horticulture training is available for people who want to progress. The roster is 7.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Hours vary, but reliable people are usually offered 28 to 40 hours a week. Pay is $26.45 an hour. You'll need to be fit and comfortable with repetitive tasks. No formal qualifications are needed; a good attitude matters most. The right to work in New Zealand is essential; we can check this with you quickly. Free on-site parking. Opportunity to pick up extra shifts across the week. Apply now. Shortlisting starts straight away.

Duties

  • Keep growing areas tidy and pest-free
  • Help customers in the retail nursery when needed
  • Prepare orders for despatch
  • Water, weed and feed stock to the schedule

Required skills and experience

  • At least 1 months relevant experience
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Manual handling
  • • Pruning
  • • Time management

Essential licences or qualifications

None required for this role.

PPE, equipment and induction

Gloves and sun protection supplied; sturdy footwear required. Induction on day one.

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