We are a licensed medical cannabis grower, based in Canterbury.
We are looking for 10 full-time medical cannabis growers to join our team.
Work Hours:
30–60 hours per week (minimum 30 hours guaranteed)
Pay Rate:
$28–$35 per hour
Location:
Canterbury, New Zealand
Permanent role.
The duties include:
- Preparing and optimizing potting mixes, hydroponic substrates, and containers based on strain genetics, growth cycles, and regulatory requirements;
- Selecting and propagating high-quality medical cannabis plants through seed germination, cloning, grafting, and transplanting to maintain genetic stability and yield consistency;
- Managing plant health and productivity by implementing pruning, defoliation, canopy management, and de-budding techniques to optimize cannabinoid and terpene profiles;
- Maintaining optimal cultivation conditions, including temperature, humidity, CO₂ levels, irrigation, nutrient delivery, and integrated pest management (IPM) to ensure pharmaceutical-grade quality;
- Monitoring and documenting key growth indicators, including THC, CBD, CBN, and terpene concentrations, using validated analytical methods;
- Harvesting, curing, and processing medical cannabis in compliance with Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards;
- Ensuring strict adherence to local and international regulatory frameworks, including compliance with cultivation licenses, quality assurance protocols, and security requirements;
- Collaborating with research teams to develop new medical cannabis strains, optimize cultivation techniques, and enhance cannabinoid extraction processes;
- Maintaining accurate records of cultivation activities, lab testing results, batch tracking, and compliance reports for regulatory audits;
- May provide training on or advise contracting staff and authorized clients on medical cannabis cultivation, processing, and best practices.
Requirements:
- At least 2 years of work experience in plant cultivation, plant-based laboratory research, biological, chemical industries or other relevant roles OR
- A relevant diploma (or higher) in Agriculture, Biology, or any other related field;
- · Must agree to undergo a drug test before recruitment and during employment;
- · A clean criminal record;
Priority will be given to New Zealand residents/citizens.