WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in the cultivation and maintenance of gardens.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification and at least 3 years relevant experience.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• organises and allocates work and assesses task performance
• monitors, reviews and reports on changing conditions to management
• implements and monitors purchasing plans
• provides on-the-job training
• plans establishment of new areas and develops environmental management strategies
• conducts site analyses and designs soil profiles
• plans planting and maintenance programs
• trials species, treatments and applications
• develops plant health, weed, pest and disease control programs