Medical Cannabis Grower

We are a licensed medical cannabis grower, providing consultation and contracting services in this industry. As we expand our operations, we are offering medical cannabis cultivation management services across Canterbury.

We are looking for two full-time medical cannabis growers to join our team.

Work Hours:

30–50 hours per week (minimum 30 hours guaranteed)

Pay Rate:

$27–$31 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, biology, chemistry or any other relevant roles, OR
• A relevant diploma (or higher) in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry or a related field;
• Must agree to undergo a drug test before recruitment and during employment;
• A clean criminal record;
• A full driver’s license is preferred but not mandatory;

Priority will be given to New Zealand residents/citizens.