Fruit Production Supervisor

Position Title: Fruit Production Supervisor
Number of Positions: 3
Location: Waikato Region
Pay Rate: $27 – $32 per hour
Hours of Work: 30 – 50 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.