Nursery & Forklift Operator — Immediate Start, Fast-Paced

Zealandia Horticulture; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Zealandia Horticulture is hiring Plant Nursery Workers and Forklift Operators for Heathcote or Belfast in Christchurch. This seasonal role runs through to February 2027 with full training provided. A forklift licence is advantageous.

The work is physical, includes lifting up to 20 kg, hand transplanting, labeling, stock movement, and order preparation, plus skilled forklift tasks. You must have working rights and be available for weekends and early starts, and indicate your preferred location in

Qualifications

• Must have working rights in New Zealand and be based in Christchurch.
• No plant-growing experience required; full training provided.
• Proven experience in physically demanding work or fast production line work.
• Forklift licence and experience is advantageous.
• Flexibility for weekend work and early starts.

Responsibilities

• Hand transplanting and labeling on a production line.
• Lifting up to 20kg - crates of potted plants.
• Moving plant stock with bending, twisting and lifting.
• Order picking and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Skilled, precise forklift work.

Skills

Dexterity

Stamina

Attention to detail

Forklift licence

Energetic

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Zealandia Horticulture is hiring Plant Nursery Workers and Forklift Operators for Heathcote or Belfast in Christchurch. This seasonal role runs through to February 2027 with full training provided. A forklift licence is advantageous.

The work is physical, includes lifting up to 20 kg, hand transplanting, labeling, stock movement, and order preparation, plus skilled forklift tasks. You must have working rights and be available for weekends and early starts, and indicate your preferred location in