Nursery Labourer

Dhindsa FarmLimited based in Waikau, the Nursery has been supplying premium quality flowers to wholesalers, retailers and others. We are looking for nursery Labour to assist with the general production of the plants and provide support to our business.

**Garden and Nursery Labourers perform a variety of routine tasks in propagating, cultivating and maintaining plants in gardens and horticultural nurseries**

**Task**:

- Loading, unloading and moving garden supplies and equipment
- preparing garden sites and plots using hand tools and machines
- assisting with planting and transplanting flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns
- maintaining gardens by watering, weeding and mowing lawns
- cleaning gardens and removing rubbish
- assisting with propagating, planting and potting seeds, bulbs and cuttings
- tending plants by hand watering and weeding
- adjusting mist irrigation systems, shade and ventilation
- harvesting and packaging plants for sale and transport

This position is a physical role, which includes heavy lifting at times. This position also requires working in high temperatures during the summer months inside glass or plastic houses. Most of the working day will involve standing, crouching and reaching.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Hours: 8 Hours/day

Pay Rate: $28.00 to $29.00

**Salary**: $28.00 - $29.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Public holidays