Orchard Project Administrator

Orchard Cover Limited – Bay of Plenty
Permanent, Full-time
Work Hours: 35-40 per week
Pay: $32 per hour

Orchard Cover Limited provides orchard infrastructure services including orchard mapping and design, artificial shelter systems, overhead canopies and orchard development projects. We are looking for an organised and reliable Project Administrator to coordinate and support our orchard infrastructure projects.

Key duties

  • Coordinate project schedules, site visits, material deliveries and installation activities.
  • Maintain project files, work orders, site records, variation records and completion documents.
  • Liaise with orchard owners, management, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors regarding project requirements and progress.
  • Coordinate the availability of workers, contractors, equipment and approved project materials.
  • Monitor project progress, identify delays or shortages and report issues to management.
  • Record changes to project scope, timing, quantities or site requirements and maintain appropriate variation records.
  • Prepare project progress updates and maintain accurate records of milestones and outstanding work.
  • Coordinate project handover, follow-up work and maintenance requirements.
  • Attend orchard sites when required for project coordination, information gathering and progress verification.
  • Other relevant duties where required including scheduling, documentation, stakeholder coordination, resource coordination, progress reporting and variations.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

  • A diploma-level or higher qualification in management, business, horticulture or any other field, or
  • Relevant 2 - 3 years of experience in the orchard industry or project administration/project coordination roles.
  • Familiarity with horticulture, orchards, agricultural or another field-based industry is desirable.
  • Practical experience working in orchard or horticultural environments would be an advantage.
  • Weekend availability may require

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter with at least 2 valid work references.

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following question(s):

  • Are you NZ Citizen or resident visa holder
  • Are you familier with horticulture, orchards, agricultural or another field-based industry
  • Do you have practical experience working in orchard or horticultural environments
  • What is your highest level of qualification?
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