Nursery
Nurseries and plant producers are vital to New Zealand. They’re often the starting point for food production, forestry, beautification, and environmentally focused work.
Job overview
You’ll find many career opportunities in nurseries. You need to have a genuine enthusiasm for horticulture with a passion for growing and nurturing healthy plants to make a greener, more productive, and increasingly beautiful New Zealand.
Skills and experience
- Physically fit and enjoy working outdoors
- Growsafe certificate and first aid certificate an advantage (link to Growsafe)
- Able to work as part of a team
- Customer focused
- Able and eligible to work in New Zealand
- Eager to learn and train while you work
- Have a driver’s licence
News from our learners and employers
Living on the rugged West Coast of the South Island hasn’t limited Primary ITO’s Shannon Gordon from taking on a national manager role well away from big city life.
The announcement from the Government this week that the Apprenticeship Boost will continue in 2025 for most of our industries is welcome news for employers looking to take on, train and retain new workers.
Te Whangai Trust encourages second-chance learners to “leave their past at the gate”, supporting them to grow their skills and turn their lives around, while providing an opportunity to gain formal qualifications through Primary ITO.
E kore e mutunga tēnei mea ko te ako – Learning is never-ending.
By Mel Weston, Primary ITO Learning Support Manager
By Mel Weston, Primary ITO Learning Support Manager