Manawatū District Council | Feilding

Grow something that matters.

Are you passionate about native plants, environmental restoration, and leading people? Do you have the vision and practical expertise to manage a thriving nursery operation while helping shape the future of our region's landscapes?

Manawatū District Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Manager to lead our Plant Nursery operation in Feilding. This is a unique opportunity to combine horticultural expertise, leadership, business development, and environmental stewardship in a role that makes a tangible difference to our communities.

About the role

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of Council's Plant Nursery, including staff leadership, nursery operations, plant production, seed sourcing, revegetation projects, customer relationships, and strategic growth of the nursery. You'll lead a dedicated team while ensuring the nursery remains a professional, productive, and sustainable operation that supports Council's environmental and community objectives.





_ Key responsibilities include:_
- Leading day-to-day nursery operations, plant production, and stock management
- Managing staff, contractors, volunteers, and work experience groups
- Overseeing eco-sourced seed collection, propagation, and revegetation programmes
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, iwi, community groups, contractors, and partner organisations
- Managing budgets, resources, and long-term planning for nursery assets and infrastructure
- Identifying opportunities to grow nursery services, plant sales, and operational capability
- Supporting the delivery of environmental restoration and planting projects across the district.

About you

We're looking for someone who combines practical horticultural knowledge with robust leadership and business acumen.

_ You will bring:_
- A Certificate in Horticulture (or higher qualification)
- Proficient in Microsoft O

📌 Nursery Manager (Naushera)
🏢 Manawatu District Council
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