Employment

At Rangiora Nursery we are always on the look out for good people to join the team. We have seasonal jobs on offer throughout the year. We have a fun team atmosphere that is suited to people that are prepared to work hard. You’ll need to enjoy working outdoors and be physically fit and healthy.

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Job Descriptions

Learn more about our seasonal work and employment opportunities.

Cuttings

28th April- 16th May 2025
35 people are required to complete a Cuttings/Planting Programme. Pine tree cuttings are “taken” from mother plants using secateurs. These cuttings are “set” or planted in raised beds in an open ground nursery. Approximately, 2 million cuttings are planted each year at Rangiora Nursery. This job is suited to people that like working outdoors and enjoy a physical challenge.

Tree Lifting

May – September

8 people are required to “lift” or pull up small pine trees at Rangiora Nursery. The trees are about 30cm in height and 1 year in age. Each year about 8 million pine tree seedlings and cuttings are lifted to order. This is a physically demanding job suited to people who enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Tree Grading

May – September

13 people are required to grade small pine trees in a shed facility at Rangiora Nursery. The trees are graded to certain specifications and then tree roots are trimmed. The trees that need grading are 30cm in height and 1 year in age. Each year about 8 million pine tree seedlings and cuttings are processed. This job is suited to people that enjoy a physical challenge and like working with trees.

Tree Packing

May – September

5 people are required to count and pack small pine trees in a shed facility at Rangiora Nursery. The trees that need counting and packing are about 30cm in height and 1 year in age. Each year about 8 million pine tree seedlings and cuttings are processed through the shed. This job is suited to people that enjoy a physical challenge and like working with trees.

Job Application Form

Thank you for taking an interest in Rangiora Nursery.

Requirement checklist – Applicants must have:

  • NZ Citizenship, NZ Residency or a NZ Working Holiday Visa
  • NZ IRD
  • NZ Bank Account
  • Your own transportation and accommodation
  • Be fit and able to perform vigorous work
  • A good level of English
  • Willing to undertake random drug testing
  • Willing to allow the company to do a criminal record check
  • Be able to work through for the time period involved
  • A good attitude!

Please fill out our employment form below.

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