How does a typical day look for a Horticulture Worker?
Seasonal work until May 2025.
As an all-rounder, tasks will in include crop work; plant raising, planting, pest and disease control, crop maintenance and harvesting of vegetable breeding trials and seeds.We are looking for a person with:
an interest in working with plants;
a good work ethic and positive attitude;
ability to work well within a team;
ability to cope with sometimes difficult climatic conditions;
experience in agricultural machinery (desirable);
experience in horticulture (an advantage, but not essential).
What can you expect from us?
We have a primary focus on employee satisfaction, and as a result you will enjoy working as a valued member of our loyal successful team. In addition, we can offer you;
Support from our experienced staff
The freedom to take the initiative and work on your own development
A healthy work/life balance
Chance to purchase additional annual leave
Free healthy lunches and snacks
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Rijk Zwaan: your new employer?
Rijk Zwaan is one of the top four vegetable seed companies in the world. At Rijk Zwaan Australia, we employ around 80 people, with the majority at our Daylesford site. Rijk Zwaan is an international family company with a people-oriented culture. Rijk Zwaan is right at the start of the food chain. We develop vegetable varieties and sell the seeds produced from them globally. From our strategic position, we contribute to the world food supply. Everything we do is about growth. The growth of natural products that we export around the world. The growth of our company. And above all the growth of our people: we give you every opportunity to use your own initiative and achieve your full potential.
Interested?
Current CV
Letter expressing your interest