Native Nursery Specialist

Whananaki Cld and Whakapaumahara Marae are calling for expressions of interest from Horticulturists with proven experience in native nursery management. The role will involve setting up a native nursery and managing a small team of 2 local workers and volunteers.

For further information and a role description please contact Jodi Edwards 0276659388

jokaedwards@yahoo.com.au

Note: Applications for nursery worker positions will be advertised in the near future

Role Description

Title: Native Nursery Specialist

Reports to: Whananaki CLD Coordination Team

Delegations: As per approved Nursery Budget 

Key responsibilities:

• Development and setup of a small scale native nursery
•                 Management and supervision of the Nursery
• Liaise with key stakeholders including suppliers
• Manage communications in a professional manner 
• Dispatch inventory control (incoming and outgoing)
• Coordinate the nursery development 
•                 Complete administration duties as required
•                 Provide training to nursery staff and volunteers
•                 Responsible for health and safety compliance

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills /attributes with relevant experience to reflect:

• Previous experience in nursery husbandry is preferred
•                 Proven experience in the management of a nursery
•                 Excellent budding, grafting, seed propagation and other nursery skills
• A relevant horticultural qualification would be advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•        Customer service experience
•                Cultural responsiveness
•                Awareness of community led development principles
•                 Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Leadership experience
• Computer literate
• Be physically fit, hardworking and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

What is in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Work for a community driven organisation
• Beautiful work setting and parking onsite

For further information about Whananaki CLD refer to: www.whananakicommunity.co.nz

Native Nursery Specialist

Whananaki Cld and Whakapaumahara Marae are calling for expressions of interest from Horticulturists with proven experience in native nursery management. The role will involve setting up a native nursery and managing a small team of 2 local workers and volunteers.

For further information and a role description please contact Jodi Edwards 0276659388

jokaedwards@yahoo.com.au

Note: Applications for nursery worker positions will be advertised in the near future

Role Description

Title: Native Nursery Specialist

Reports to: Whananaki CLD Coordination Team

Delegations: As per approved Nursery Budget 

Key responsibilities:

• Development and setup of a small scale native nursery
•                 Management and supervision of the Nursery
• Liaise with key stakeholders including suppliers
• Manage communications in a professional manner 
• Dispatch inventory control (incoming and outgoing)
• Coordinate the nursery development 
•                 Complete administration duties as required
•                 Provide training to nursery staff and volunteers
•                 Responsible for health and safety compliance

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills /attributes with relevant experience to reflect:

• Previous experience in nursery husbandry is preferred
•                 Proven experience in the management of a nursery
•                 Excellent budding, grafting, seed propagation and other nursery skills
• A relevant horticultural qualification would be advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•        Customer service experience
•                Cultural responsiveness
•                Awareness of community led development principles
•                 Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Leadership experience
• Computer literate
• Be physically fit, hardworking and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

What is in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Work for a community driven organisation
• Beautiful work setting and parking onsite

For further information about Whananaki CLD refer to: www.whananakicommunity.co.nz