Pick a career in horticulture and a lifestyle to match

Often people think of horticulture as seasonal work harvesting the crop with low pay. The reality is that there are many exciting careers in horticulture with long-term futures and best of all, most offer a great lifestyle to match.

The industry is spread around New Zealand from Northland through to Otago, often in regions with good climates and close to great adventure playgrounds for those who enjoy skiing, tramping, boating, mountain bike riding and the like. They are usually also close to bigger centres with all the advantages of the city. Not to mention travel opportunities both in New Zealand and overseas!

There's so much more to a career in horticulture than most people imagine. You may not be aware of the exciting opportunities out there in this multi-billion dollar, rapidly growing industry. New Zealand's a global leader in horticulture, and is highly respected all over the world. It values clean and green. And the good news  for young people, there is a demand for workers in all roles.

Starting your career?

Practical, science, business or technology - within these areas are a huge range of career opportunities, each catering for your own area of interest and skill.
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Changing your career?

The horticulture industry offers a diversified range of occupations both on and off the orchard/farm. It also caters for a range of skills and different levels of academic learning.
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