Grow Orchard Management Limited

Location: Bay of Plenty

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Pay rate: NZ$25.00 to NZ$28.00 per hour

Hours of work: Minimum 30 and maximum 40 hours per week

Applications: CV and supporting evidence required

About the role

Grow Orchard Management Limited is seeking reliable team members to supervise orchard workers and coordinate day-to-day operations. 

Key duties and responsibilities

• Supervise orchard workers performing canopy maintenance and crop care tasks.

• Allocate daily tasks and monitor productivity and quality of work.

• Train and guide staff in safe and effective horticultural practices.

• Monitor plant health and report any issues to management.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and orchard protocols.

• Maintain accurate records of work completed and staff performance.

• Operate horticultural equipment safely and efficiently.

• Support seasonal operations including pruning, thinning and harvesting.

• Communicate with management regarding labour needs and orchard progress.

• Promote a safe, respectful and productive work environment.

Skills and experience required

• A Level 2 or higher qualification OR at least 6 months of relevant work experience in comparable role would be advantageous. 

• Onsite training will also be provided.

• Ability to work in teams and maintain productivity and quality standards.

• Strong organizational, time-management, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel between orchard sites as reasonably required.

Additional requirements

• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety expectations.

• Reliability and availability to work flexible hours during seasonal peak periods, within the stated maximum weekly hours.

• The legal right to work in New Zealand or eligibility to obtain the appropriate work visa.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and supporting documents outlining your qualification and/or relevant work experience to gurjant.singh@seeka.co.nz. Please use “Team member Application” as the email subject line.

Applications will be assessed on the skills, experience and suitability demonstrated for the role.