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Career Stories

The range of opportunities for you in horticulture is very broad.

Take a look at the career paths of other New Zealanders with great careers in the industry.

Read how other people got there


Robert HumphriesPackhouse manager

Robert Humphries


Dominique Zivkovich BradyScience technician
Dominique Zivkovich-Brady


Kris RobbOrchard manager
Kris Robb


Gareth HolderVegetable farm manager
Gareth Holder


Carla EmmsHorticulture consultant
Carla Emms



Horticultural contractor

Mat Johnson

 

Nigel McCartinCrop production manager

Nigel McCartin



Jamie RussMarketing manager

Jamie Russ


Anne Williams Insectary Manager

Anne Williams


Layton DunnLeading hand

Layton Dunn


Loretta Salvation Quality controller

Loretta Salvation


Featured career stories

Carla Emms,
Horticulture Assistant

"Summer's great! I like the Hawke's Bay heat. It's harvest time, everything builds up to that time and you can see whether you've got a good crop or not, and whether all your work's paid off."
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Jamie Russ,
Produce Import Manager
"I deal with a huge amount of people and relationships are very important in my role. It's a simple business, if you get on well with each of those buyers, look after them and give them what they want then this will be reciprocated by them purchasing off you."
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