Position Available: Horticulture Leading Hand
Number of Positions Available: 5
Location: Bay of Plenty
Pay Rate: $32 – $38 per hour
Hours of Work: 30 – 40 hours per week
Key Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience OR Level 4 or higher qualification.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and Supervise horticultural team supervisors and crews during mulching, mowing, planting, and maintenance tasks
- Allocate daily tasks and monitor progress to meet project timelines
- Train and mentor junior staff on horticultural techniques and safety procedures
- Conduct site inspections and ensure work meets quality standards
- Operate basic horticultural equipment and tools
- Maintain records of work completed, staff attendance, and site conditions
- Communicate with clients and report issues to management
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Assist with scheduling and resource planning for field operations
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Position Available: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator
Number of Positions Available: 3
Location: Bay of Plenty
Pay Rate: $28 – $32 per hour
Hours of Work: 30 – 40 hours per week
Key Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience OR Level 4 or higher qualification.
- And Valid NZ or Overseas driver’s license (Class 1)
Key Responsibilities
- Operate mobile plant equipment including tractors, mulchers, mowers, and excavators
- Perform land clearing, vegetation control, and site preparation tasks
- Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks on machinery
- Transport equipment between job sites as required
- Follow site plans and instructions from supervisors
- Ensure safe operation in accordance with workplace and environmental standards
- Assist with manual tasks when machinery is not in use
- Maintain logs of equipment usage, fuel consumption, and service records
- Report faults or hazards to management promptly