Featherston, Wairarapa
Full-Time | Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm
Are you passionate about working outdoors, sustainable growing practices, and being part of a hands-on, hardworking team? Our client is looking for a motivated Food Forest & Market Garden Assistant to join their unique rural operation in Featherston.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a diverse food forest, market garden, and regenerative farming environment while gaining valuable experience across horticulture, nursery operations, land management, and property maintenance.
About the Client
Our client operates a unique self-sustaining farm and food forest focused on regenerative growing practices, sustainable land management, and organic production systems. Located in South Wairarapa, the property combines large-scale food forest development, market gardening, and nursery operations in a truly distinctive rural setting.
As operations continue to grow, including the development of a new nursery, they are looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and is keen to contribute to a thriving and evolving property.
About the Role
This is a practical, outdoor role with a strong focus on supporting our food forest and market garden operations. You will be involved in a wide range of activities across the property.
Key Responsibilities
- Planting, weeding, mulching, and general horticultural activities
- Assisting with the establishment and maintenance of food forests and vegetable gardens
- Pruning and vegetation management
- Operating equipment including tractors, tipper trucks, chippers, and chainsaws
- Conducting routine equipment checks
- Assisting with general property improvement projects
- Maintaining tracks, fences, accessways, and other infrastructure
- Managing vegetation through mulching, chipping, and hand weeding
- Always following safe work practices
About You
You enjoy physical outdoor work, have a positive attitude, and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty. You’re reliable, proactive, and capable of working independently while contributing to a close-knit team environment.
Essential Requirements
- Full New Zealand Driver Licence
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong work ethic and willingness to help wherever needed
- Good communication skills
Desirable Experience
- Farming, horticulture, landscaping, or rural work experience
- Knowledge of plants, growing systems, or organic growing practices
- Experience operating machinery and equipment
- Chainsaw and/or tractor experience
- Interest in regenerative agriculture and sustainable land management
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Diverse and varied outdoor work
- A supportive team culture where everyone pitches in
- The opportunity to work on a unique and innovative rural property
Apply Now
If you enjoy working outdoors, appreciate sustainable growing practices, and are looking for a varied, hands-on role in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.
