Nursery Worker – Permanent, Full-Time Position
Time for a Change? Come Grow with Us at Growing Spectrum – Palmerston North Nursery.
If you love plants, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in a good day’s work, this could be the role for you.
We’re looking for someone reliable, hands-on, and happy to pitch in wherever needed. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and care for doing things well are what matter most.
Join our friendly team at Growing Spectrum’s Palmerston North Nursery — a place where you can put down roots and watch your skills grow.
As a Nursery Worker, you’ll be involved in all aspects of plant care, from propagation through to dispatch. You’ll work across different teams, helping to ensure plants are nurtured to a high standard while keeping the nursery running smoothly and looking its best. A keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn are just as important as experience — full training will be provided for the right person.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Assist with propagation, potting, pruning, and maintaining plant hygiene.
Monitor plant health, apply fertilisers, weed suppressors, and ensure proper hydration through irrigation and hand watering.
Relocate, organise, and count plants as needed, and help prepare plants for dispatch to ensure timely deliveries.
Help maintain nursery equipment, keep workspaces clean and tidy, and assist with simple repairs and general upkeep.
Follow all health and safety protocols, proactively report hazards, and contribute to a safe and positive work culture.
Participate in daily team briefings, support different nursery areas as required, and share ideas to help improve processes and outcomes.
What We’re Looking For:
A great attitude and willingness to learn.
Strong work ethic and reliability.
Physically fit and able to comfortably carry out regular lifting, bending, standing and other manual tasks throughout the day.
Happy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Attention to detail and pride in doing a quality job.
Previous nursery or horticultural experience is an advantage but not essential.
Forklift or tractor experience is a bonus (training can be provided).
Spray experience or a Growsafe certificate is helpful but not required.
A current NZ driver's licence is an advantage.
Why Join Us:
Be part of a friendly, down-to-earth team. Enjoy a hands-on, varied role in a leading New Zealand nursery. Opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career. Supportive workplace culture and a competitive wage.
Ready to Grow With Us?
Apply now to join Growing Spectrum’s Palmerston North team and be part of a nursery that’s passionate about producing quality plants for customers across New Zealand.
Maintenance & Nursery Support
Flexible Part-Time Position | Palmerston North
Looking for a Practical, Hands-On Role?
Growing Spectrum is looking for a capable, practical person to join our Palmerston North nursery in a flexible part-time maintenance and support role.
This is a varied position that would suit someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, solving problems, and keeping things running smoothly. If you have a can-do attitude, we'd love to hear from you.
No two days are quite the same. One day you might be repairing irrigation lines, fixing a pump, or maintaining nursery infrastructure. The next, you could be helping with general repairs, grounds maintenance, machinery upkeep, or tackling one of the many jobs that come with running a busy nursery.
From irrigation systems and pumps to tractors, trailers and nursery infrastructure, you'll help keep the wheels turning across all areas of the operation.
We're looking for someone who takes pride in a job well done, can work independently, and enjoys being part of a team.
What You'll Be Doing:
• Repairing and maintaining irrigation systems, water lines, pumps and fittings.
• General handyman and maintenance work around the nursery.
• Assisting with repairs to infrastructure, buildings, fences and equipment.
• Carrying out routine maintenance on nursery machinery and vehicles including tractors, golf carts, trailers, sprayers and other equipment.
• Supporting the wider team with practical projects and seasonal tasks as required.
• Identifying issues before they become problems and taking a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Coordinating servicing and repairs where specialist support is required.
What We're Looking For:
• Strong practical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with water systems, pumps, pipes, irrigation, or general farm, agricultural or horticultural maintenance would be highly regarded.
• Mechanical aptitude and confidence carrying out basic maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience would be an advantage.
• Confidence using tools and carrying out repairs safely.
• A reliable, self-motivated approach and good work ethic.
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• A positive attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
Why Join Us?
At Growing Spectrum, we're passionate about growing quality plants and supporting a great team culture. You'll enjoy flexible part-time hours, varied and rewarding work, and the opportunity to put your practical skills to good use in a friendly, down-to-earth environment.
You'll be joining a supportive team where no two days are the same, and where practical skills, initiative and a willingness to get stuck in are genuinely valued.
Ready to Get Stuck In?
If you're practical, reliable, and enjoy a role where every day is different, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of the Growing Spectrum team.
