Position: Horticulture Leading Hand

Number of Positions Available: 2
Location: Bay of Plenty
Pay Rate: $34 – $40 per hour
Minimum Hours of Work Per Week: 30
Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Key Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience OR a Level 4 or above qualification

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and assist workers in daily orchard activities including pruning, planting, harvesting, and maintenance

  • Train new staff on correct horticultural techniques and safe equipment use

  • Monitor work quality and productivity, providing feedback to team members

  • Operate horticultural machinery and tools as needed

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies

  • Report progress, issues, and maintenance needs to the orchard manager

  • Assist in irrigation management and pest/disease control programs

  • Oversee produce quality checks before dispatch

  • Keep accurate records of daily work activities

 

Position: Site Manager 

Number of Positions Available: 2
Location: Bay of Plenty
Pay Rate: $32 – $38 per hour
Minimum Hours of Work Per Week: 30
Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Key Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience OR a Level 4 or above qualification

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operations of orchard sites to ensure productivity and quality targets are met

  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor orchard activities including planting, pruning, spraying, irrigation, and harvesting

  • Manage and allocate workforce across different orchard blocks

  • Ensure correct use and maintenance of horticultural machinery and equipment

  • Liaise with orchard owners, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth operations

  • Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations

  • Monitor crop health and implement pest and disease control measures

  • Keep accurate records of production, maintenance, and staff activities

  • Train and develop team leaders and orchard workers

  • Report regularly to senior management on operational progress

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