Fruit Production Supervisor

Position Title: Fruit Production Supervisor
Number of Positions: 3
Location: Waikato Region
Pay Rate: $28 – $32 per hour
Hours of Work: 30 – 40 hours per week

Key Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience or Level 4 Qualification

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily fruit production and orchard activities.
• Monitor plant health, irrigation, pest, and disease conditions.
• Allocate tasks and supervise orchard workers and seasonal staff.
• Deliver seasonal programmes including pruning, thinning, and canopy work.
• Train staff in safe horticultural practices and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements.
• Oversee safe use of orchard tools and equipment.
• Maintain production records and activity logs.
• Conduct quality checks to protect crop yield and standards.
• Report orchard progress and issues to management.