Fruit Production Supervisors & Horticulture Leading Hands

Position Title: Fruit Production Supervisor
Number of Positions: 5
Location: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Pay Rate: $28 – $34 per hour 
Hours of Work: 30 – 40 hours per week

Key Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience OR Level 4 qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily orchard and fruit production activities.
• Monitor plant health, crop growth, and productivity.
• Ensure correct irrigation, fertilisation, and pest/disease control practices.
• Allocate tasks and manage orchard workers and seasonal staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Train workers in safe work practices and horticultural techniques.
• Plan and implement seasonal work programs such as pruning and harvesting.
• Maintain production records and operational reports.
• Oversee use and maintenance of orchard tools and machinery.
• Liaise with management on production targets and operational issues.

Position Title: Horticulture Leading Hand
Number of Positions: 6
Location: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Pay Rate: $30 – $36 per hour 
Hours of Work: 30 – 40 hours per week

Key Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience OR Level 4 qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead orchard workers in daily horticulture and fruit production tasks.
• Assist supervisors with planning and coordinating work activities.
• Allocate tasks such as pruning, thinning, picking, and maintenance.
• Monitor work quality and productivity of team members.
• Ensure safe use of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Support training and induction of new workers.
• Maintain orchard hygiene and biosecurity standards.
• Report issues and progress to supervisors.
• Ensure crops are handled carefully to maintain quality.
• Assist with general orchard maintenance and seasonal operations.