YangYang Contracting Limited is a New Zealand owned Kiwifruit establishment and management company that has been in operation for over 20 years.

 

We are looking for 6 Orchard Supervisors to work in the Bay of Plenty to help manage and support internal and contract staff with the maintenance of orchard harvest operations and post-harvestoperations over 160 hectares across all seasons. This is a genuine supervisory role, only hands on work required would be to teach or demonstrate techniques to internal and contract staff. You will work a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 60 hours. You will be paid between $29.66 to $35.00 per hour. These are permanent roles.

You will be required to work from Monday to Sunday between 6:00am to 6:00pm.

Your competencies:

Take initiative and be proactive;

Be a team player;

Follow health and safety requirements; and

Have at least 2 years of relevant general orchard experience including in orchard construction.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Adaptability to changing environments and multitasking.

Foster a positive safety culture and build strong team relationships.

Strong leadership, communication, and time management.

Hands-on approach with a willingness to work alongside the team.

Your roles and responsibilities:

● Lead, motivate, and train orchard workers (a team of 5-10)
● Manage daily tasks, including allocation and monitoring performance.
● Assist with staff induction (if required) development, and conflict resolution.
● Quality control.
● Oversee orchard structure maintenance.
● Oversee vine maintenance: pruning, thinning, de-budding, training, stringing.
● Monitor vine health, crop load, and report pest/disease/PSA issues.
● Assist with planting, mulching, and fertiliser application.
● Have knowledge of how to operate machinery like tractors and forklifts.
● Enforce company Health and Safety at work policies and procedures.
● Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident reporting.
● Ensure proper use of PPE and maintain first aid supplies.
● Ensure work meets quality standards and specifications.
● Monitor adherence to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).
● Knowledge of kiwifruit horticulture.
● Ensure weekly timesheets are completed and approved on time ahead of the specified deadlines.
● And any other relevant tasks
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