Florists wanted · Wellington region

Make beautiful things. Get paid for it.

We're Victoriana, Upper Hutt's florist for thirty years, and we're hiring junior, intermediate and senior florists across the Wellington region. Fresh auction stems, a bench full of variety, and a small crew who genuinely care about getting it right.

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No cover letter needed. We reply to everyone.

30 yrsIn Upper Hutt
3 levelsJunior to senior
5 areasAcross the region

The roles

Three ways in.

Whether you're just starting out or you've run a bench for years, there's a spot for you. Not sure where you fit? Apply anyway and we'll work it out together.

JuniorApply for this role

Junior florist

Learn the trade properly, on the bench, from people who have been doing it for thirty years.

For you if you've done a floristry course or a season somewhere, or you're the friend who always rearranges the supermarket bunch.

  • Condition and prep fresh stock from the auction
  • Make everyday bouquets, jars and gift boxes from our range
  • Wrap, card and pack orders for same-day delivery
  • Look after the shop, the phone and walk-in customers
  • Keep the bench, buckets and chiller spotless
Pay matched to experienceFull-time or part-time
IntermediateApply for this role

Intermediate florist

You can make a bouquet with your eyes closed. Now you want more variety and a bit more say.

For you if you've got around two years on a bench and want to move into sympathy work, weddings and events.

  • Design florist's choice and custom orders
  • Make sympathy pieces, wreaths and casket sprays
  • Build bridal party flowers and help set up weddings
  • Run the bench on busy days and help train juniors
  • Suggest new designs for the range each season
Pay matched to experienceFull-time or part-time
SeniorApply for this role

Senior florist

Lead the look of Victoriana. Weddings, funerals, the everyday range, and the people making it.

For you if you've got five years or more, a floristry qualification or the portfolio to match, and you love a big brief.

  • Lead weddings and events from consult to set-up
  • Work with funeral directors on sympathy and casket work
  • Help plan buying at the Wellington flower auction
  • Set the standard on the bench and coach the team
  • Shape the seasonal range and what goes on the website
Pay matched to experienceFull-time

A day on the bench

Early starts. Good flowers. Home for dinner.

Every day is a bit different, but here's the rhythm.

  1. Early

    Fresh from the auction

    Stems are bought at the Wellington flower auction and land at the shop first thing. No week-old wholesale stock here.

  2. 8:30am

    On the bench

    Condition the stock, then straight into the day's orders. Birthdays, sympathy, thank yous and the odd surprise.

  3. 2pm

    Same-day cut-off

    Last same-day orders come in. It gets busy, it's fun, and everyone pitches in to get them out the door.

  4. Arvo

    Out the door

    Deliveries head across the Hutt, Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti. We clean down, plan tomorrow, and head home.

Why Victoriana

The good bits.

Fresh stock, every week

We buy at the Wellington flower auction, so you're working with the best of the season, not tired stems.

Every kind of work

Everyday bouquets, sympathy, weddings, corporate and school balls. You won't make the same thing all day.

A real path up

Junior to intermediate to senior, with training on the bench and a clear idea of what the next step looks like.

Small crew, no nonsense

No scripts and no corporate layers. Good flowers, good people, and someone who listens when you have an idea.

Proper tools and packaging

New glass jars, branded carry packs and gear that makes your work look as good as it is.

Thirty years of locals

Customers who know us by name and keep coming back. Your work goes to people who notice.

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Where

Wellington-wide.

Our bench is in Upper Hutt and we're growing across the region. Tell us where you live and where you'd like to work, and we'll match you to the right spot.

  • Upper Hutt Our home shop at 498 Fergusson Drive, Trentham. Where the bench is today.
  • Lower Hutt A short trip down State Highway 2. Ideal if you live in the Hutt.
  • Wellington CBD City-based florists, we want to hear from you as we grow into Wellington.
  • Porirua Handy for Porirua, Titahi Bay, Whitby and Tawa.
  • Waikanae Living on the Kāpiti Coast? Tell us. We already deliver up the coast.

Apply

No cover letter. Just tell us about you.

Three minutes, tops, on your phone or laptop. It comes straight to us, not a recruiter, and we reply to every application within a week.

What we'll ask

  1. Your name and how to reach you
  2. Which role, and where you'd like to work
  3. Your experience and any qualifications
  4. Your Instagram or a few photos of your work
Start my application

We only use your details to consider you for roles at Victoriana. Prefer to talk? Call the shop on 04 527 8008.

Good to know

Questions florists ask us

Do I need a floristry qualification?

Not for junior roles. If you've got a good eye, steady hands and you're keen to learn, we'll teach you the rest. Senior florists usually hold a floristry certificate or diploma, or have the portfolio and years to match.

Where will I actually be working?

Our bench is in Upper Hutt today and we're growing across the region. Tell us every area that works for you when you apply and we'll talk through what suits you best.

What are the hours?

The shop trades Monday to Friday and the day starts early. Busy seasons like Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas are all hands on deck, and weddings sometimes mean a Saturday. We plan rosters well ahead and talk it all through at interview.

Do I need a driver licence?

It helps, especially for weddings and event set-ups, but it isn't a deal-breaker for bench roles.

What's the pay?

It depends on the role and your experience, and we talk numbers in the first conversation, not the last.

Can I send a CV?

You don't need one to apply. If you'd like to share it, send it to hello@victorianaflorist.co.nz with your name in the subject and we'll match it to your application.

I applied before. Should I apply again?

Yes please. Things change quickly here, and a fresh application puts you at the top of the pile.