Join Southern Cross Horticulture aVine Manager, working at world-class kiwifruit orchards, leading teams from all over the world and great opportunities to grow, overseeing orchard operations and productivity targets.

About the Role

This role is a step up from Orchard Cadet, designed for those ready to take on full supervisory responsibilities. As a Vine Manager, you will oversee orchard operations, lead teams, and be accountable for delivering orchard plans, quality outcomes, and productivity targets.

 

We are looking for 3 Vine Managers.

 

This is a full-time, permanent role. The pay rate will be $29.66 – $35.00 per hour depending on experience. You will work 5 days a week between the hours of 8am and 5pm, hours and days of the week may vary from time to time. You will work a minimum of 30 hours each week and average around 45 hours each week. This role will be in the Bay of Plenty.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise orchard teams in vine management and seasonal operations.
  • Plan and coordinate daily activities to ensure efficiency and compliance.
  • Manage resources, budgets, and productivity targets.
  • Maintain strict compliance with Health & Safety standards.
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

 

  • Update the orchard planner and carry out the specific tasks throughout the season on time, to spec and within the budget.
  • Leading and training the teams to complete the orchard tasks to quality specifications and within the budget.
  • Day to day operational management of all aspects of the orchard/ site in line with company policies, H&S, quality standards, site cleanliness.
  • Effectively manage relationships with internal and external key stakeholders to ensure the orchard operates smoothly and resolve any issues/ conflict that may arise.
  • Manage, identify and monitor orchard resource requirements including allocation of work activities to labour teams, adequate supplies and all orchard equipment/ tools in good working order – ready to issue before start of day commences
  • Management of orchard team member performance including site induction & start of day process, end of day process, team engagement
  • External Contractor management – including triangular employment risk, site inductions, PPE worn at all times, Onside reporting completion and SCH company values are being applied on site eg. site waste removal

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven horticulture or agriculture experience (kiwifruit preferred).
  • Ability to lead, train, and supervise diverse teams.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Good level of physical fitness for hands-on outdoor work.
  • Current driver licence and machinery competency.
  • At SCH we look for cultural fit, someone who wants to learn and grow not just “be”.

Minimum Requirements

  • At least 3 years’ practical general horticulture experience.

Why Join SCH?

  • Career growth in New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry.
  • Supportive, multicultural team environment.
  • Work in the beautiful Bay of Plenty.

How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief cover letter to this advert.

 

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