About the Role:

Nabh Kanwal Ltd, Auckland is seeking an experienced and motivated Outdoor Crop Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations in a kiwifruit orchard. This role involves supervising staff, coordinating crop production activities, and ensuring high standards of productivity, quality, and compliance across all orchard operations.

Job Details:

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours of Work: Minimum 30 hours per week (may require more depending on seasonal demands)

Pay Rate: $32 – $35 per hour (depending on skills and experience)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise outdoor crop production activities across the kiwifruit orchard

  • Prepare staff rosters and allocate daily tasks based on production requirements

  • Supervise, train, and manage orchard workers to ensure efficiency and quality standards

  • Provide hands-on training in pruning, thinning, vine training, weeding, and general orchard maintenance

  • Monitor crop health and implement pest, disease, and weed control programmes, including spray records

  • Oversee irrigation, fertilisation, and soil management to support optimal crop growth

  • Supervise harvesting operations and ensure produce meets required quality standards

  • Coordinate post-harvest activities including grading, packing, and storage

  • Organise and manage equipment, machinery, and materials required for orchard operations

  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental, and biosecurity regulations

  • Monitor staff performance, productivity, and output levels

  • Assist in achieving seasonal and annual production targets

  • Maintain accurate records of labour, crop activities, and production outputs

  • Liaise with orchard managers, growers, and stakeholders as required

  • Report regularly to management on productivity and operational performance

  • Other duties/responsibilities as required 

Minimum Requirements:

  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in horticulture, orchard operations, or crop production

    OR

    A relevant qualification (Level 4 or above) in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field

  • Proven experience in supervising staff in an outdoor crop or orchard environment

  • Sound knowledge of kiwifruit orchard practices (pruning, thinning, spraying, harvesting)

  • Ability to manage teams and meet productivity targets

  • Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements

  • Physically fit and able to work in outdoor conditions

Additional Information:

  • Work may be required on weekends and public holidays during peak seasons

  • Applicants must be reliable, organised, and able to work under pressure 

  • You may be required to travel around Auckland for contract work, if any

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