Horticulture Trainee Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

Listed seventeen days ago

Horticulture Trainee

This is a Full time job

Fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team
Guaranteed hours with the opportunity to increase based on operational demands!
Work with a transnational organisation on a growth trajectory

Are you looking for a Trainee level role but not interested in the usual carpentry, electrical or plumbing? Be our next Trainee Horticulturist!

17d ago

Listed one day ago

Harvest Team Member

at People Plus

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

$26 per hour

Join LeaderBrand at Future Farms in sunny Gisborne
Permanent role offering 45 hours per week
No horticulture experience needed — bring your willingness to learn

Enjoy hands-on work? Help harvest fresh crops with a team that values reliability, a positive attitude and safe work.

Recruited byAmber Nikora

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Trainee Technical Horticultural Representative

at PGG Wrightson

This is a Full time job

Kerikeri, Northland

Grad/Entry level role
Opportunity for growth and development
Good starting salary + vehicle

Grad/ Entry Tech Hort Rep, good starting salary + vehicle

9d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Landscaper - Site Supervisor Trainee

at Kerepark Lawns & Gardens

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Morrinsville, Waikato

$30 – $36 per hour

Stable hours – Monday to Friday, no Saturday work.
Growing, ambitious business with real career progression
Competitive pay $30–$34/hr

Work with a small crew on quality landscapes with modern gear, training, incentives & no weekends—step up and grow with KLG in Morrinsville.

13d ago

Listed four days ago

Nursery Worker

at Van Lier Nurseries Ltd

This is a Full time job

Riverhead, Auckland

Are you looking for an opportunity to work amongst beautiful cut flowers and to help run a successful processing team?

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Orchard Cadet

at Southern Cross Horticulture

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

Grow your career in Horticulture
Join a world leading Kiwifruit business
High Standards, High Rewards

Create and grow a career in Horticulture. Learn and develop your skills in a position where you can move into management once you've honed your skills

Responsive hirer

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Assistant Gardener / Groundsman

at PERSOL

This is a Full time job

Glen Eden, Auckland

Waikumete Cemetery - West Auckland
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Opportunity to build a career in horticulture

Join our Waikumete team! Bring your grounds maintenance experience and build your horticulture skills. Manual licence essential.

4d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Graduate Orchard Assistant Manager

at Irrigation Services Orchards Ltd

This is a Full time job

Clive, Hawkes Bay

$75,000 – $80,000 per year

Opportunities for professional development and training
The chance to work in one of New Zealand's leading horticultural regions
An attractive remuneration package

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent horticulture, agriculture, or related graduate to gain hands-on orchard management experience.

19h ago

Listed one day ago

Assistant Gardener / Groundsperson

at Turftech

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

$55,000 – $65,000 per year

Enjoy the outdoors with a varied role maintaining gardens, grounds and sports fields.

Responsive hirer

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Glasshouse Crop Worker

at JS Ewers Ltd

This is a Full time job

Springlands, Marlborough

$24.25 – $26 per hour

Permanent, full-time position offering stability and career growth.
Work with a well-established, knowledgeable team passionate about the industry
Complimentary fruit and vegetables

Glasshouse Worker maintaining crops, ensuring health and safety compliance, and supporting glasshouse operations.

Responsive hirer

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Trainee Arborist

at Green by Nature

This is a Full time job

Levin, Manawatu

Fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team
Guaranteed hours with the opportunity to increase based on operational demands!
Work with a transnational organisation on a growth trajectory

We have a great opportunity for a Trainee Arborist to join a newly assembled Arboriculture team in the great region of Horowhenua.

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Trainee Production Operators

at Juice Products New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Starting $29/hr + Health & Life Insurance

Full training provided - no experience required
Southern Cross Health Insurance & Life Insurance
Career development opportunities in food manufacturing

Start your manufacturing career with full training, hands-on experience, and opportunities to grow in a supportive team environment.

4d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Storeperson

at Farmhands

This is a Full time job

Cheviot, Canterbury

$25 – $30 per hour

Entry level position. No experience required, all training provided.
Accommodation options available close to the workplace.

Live and work on a farm in North Canterbury. Prepare salad leaf and vegetable crops. Drive forklifts, label products and work in a team of 2-3 people.

Responsive hirer

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Trainee Arborist

at Green by Nature

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team
Contribute to work that positively impacts your local community spaces!
Grow your career with an Australasian business with 30+ years' experience

Trainee arborist. Complete Level 3 and Level 4 arboriculture while being paid to work. Help with the maintenance of Council trees.

21d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Olive Grove Assistant

at Allpress Olive Groves

This is a Full time job

Waiheke Island, Auckland

$70,000 per year

Work outdoors in the beautiful groves of Waiheke Island
Help produce premium New Zealand extra virgin olive oil
Put your tractor and machinery skills to work

Join our Groves team at Allpress Olive Groves on Waiheke Island, working hands-on in the groves and helping produce premium New Zealand olive oil.

Responsive hirer

24d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Gardener

at Arvida Knightsbridge

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

We are looking for a versatile and motivated gardener with a desire to create and maintain the stunning gardens at our community.

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Floral Nursery Worker - Casual

at Fresh Direct Floral - Group

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Pukekohe, Auckland

$24 – $25 per hour

Career growth opportunities.
Work with a friendly and supportive team.
Physical Work - get fit while you work!

Have a green thumb? Come work with our awesome team in Pukekohe. Casual work.

14d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Nursery Worker

at Southern Cross Horticulture

This is a Full time job

Pukehina, Bay of Plenty

Join a small, dedicated team and a wider business that is thriving
Varied work across planting, seedlings and dispatch
High Standards, High Rewards

Join a thriving industry and one of the leading Kiwifruit Nurseries in New Zealand. Bring energy and enthusiasm to your day job.

Responsive hirer

15d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Trainee Vegetation Controller

at Omexom New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Gore, Southland

Company provided health insurance for employees and dependents
6% Kiwisaver Employer Contribution and 9% after 10 years of service
Company provided Life Insurance

Have a rewarding career as a Trainee Vegetation Controller while gaining nationally recognised arboriculture qualifications.

Responsive hirer

16d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen days ago

Free Range Farm Assistant

at Bowalley Free Range

This is a Full time job

Herbert, Otago

$25 – $35 per hour

Four-on-four-off roster great for work/life balance on a family owned and operated free range farm.

15d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Sports Turf Apprentice

at Hawke's Bay Racing Incoporated

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

$55,000 – $65,000 per year

Opportunity to grow Turf Management Skills
Possible brand new sand based track in 3 years time
Be part of a small supportive team environment.

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of an exceptional team at HBRI as we also continue our preparations for a brand new venue in 2029.

Responsive hirer

23d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty two days ago

Garden Assistant - Private Residential Estate

at Church Bay Farm Ltd

This is a Full time job

St Heliers, Auckland

Good team environment
Beautiful grounds to take pride in

Garden Assistant for private residential estate in Auckland, working with a small team on grounds maintenance.

22d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Horticulture Consultant - Kiwifruit, AgFirst Nelson

at AgRecruit Human Resources

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tasman(Hybrid)

As per experience

Apply your kiwifruit expertise across a diverse range of grower businesses
Combine fieldwork, technical analysis and grower relationship management
Mentoring, career development and potential shareholding opportunity

Turn your kiwifruit knowledge into a rewarding advisory career, helping growers improve orchard performance across the Tasman region.

13h ago

Listed eight hours ago

EDI Coordinator

at Punchbowl

This is a Full time job

Patumahoe, Auckland

Full training provided
Permanent role starting January 2027
Medical insurance and Workplace Wellbeing programme

No experience needed. We'll train you to keep our kiwifruit traceable from packhouse to market.

8h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Horticultural spray specialist with varied outdoor work

at SprayTek Limited

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

$58,240 – $85,000 per year

Join Spraytek! Work on lush gardens, apply fertilisers, and grow your skills in Auckland's top horticultural service. Apply now!

27d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Crop Manager / Property maintenance person

at Utopia Orchids Ltd

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

$30 – $35 per hour

Ruscus Crop Manager, health of the crop and harvesting. General nursery support, tractor operator, relieve truck driver for deliveries if needed.

Responsive hirer

17d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Technical Assistant

at Apata Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty

Join the exciting and dynamic kiwifruit industry
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Great staff benefits incl Medical Insurance & Wellbeing incentives

Support the delivery of technical and extension programmes to kiwifruit growers.

17d ago

Listed four days ago

Kiwifruit Collections Field Support (Sample Reception Coordinator)

at Pinpoint Hort Lab Services

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

Seasonal role based at our Quarry Road site in Te Puke, with free onsite parking
Join a collaborative team and gain hands-on experience in the kiwifruit industry
Safeguard sample integrity and support our collections team for kiwifruit season

An exciting opportunity to join Pinpoint as a seasonal Sample Reception Coordinator, supporting the collections team, based in Te Puke!

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago