Job Details:

Location: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours Minimum 30 – maximum 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour
Industry: Horticulture / Fruit Production

About Grewal Private Limited

Grewal Private Limited is a New Zealand horticultural business based in Ōmokoroa, Bay of Plenty. The business provides horticultural services and is committed to maintaining productive, safe and well-organised orchard operations.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Fruit Production Supervisor to join our team and oversee day-to-day fruit production activities across orchard sites in the Bay of Plenty. This is a hands-on supervisory position suited to someone with practical horticultural or orchard experience who can confidently lead a team and organise daily work activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate orchard workers undertaking planting, pruning, thinning, spraying, harvesting, packing and other fruit production activities.
  • Allocate daily tasks and organise work teams according to production requirements.
  • Monitor staff attendance, performance and productivity.
  • Ensure production targets and daily work schedules are achieved.
  • Monitor crop health and assist with irrigation, fertilisation, pest management and disease-control activities.
  • Plan daily and seasonal work programmes in accordance with orchard production schedules and weather conditions.
  • Train, guide and support workers to improve productivity and safe working practices.
  • Ensure all workers follow workplace health and safety requirements, company policies and orchard procedures.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure required quality standards are maintained.
  • Maintain accurate records relating to production, work completed, staffing and orchard activities.
  • Report crop progress, staffing requirements, operational issues and equipment or supply requirements to management.
  • Assist with general orchard duties when required.
  • Support the efficient operation of orchard sites across the Bay of Plenty.

Skills and Experience

  • A Level 4 or higher relevant qualification, or at least two years of relevant work experience in fruit production, horticulture, orchard operations or a comparable supervisory position.
  • Practical knowledge of orchard management and fruit production cycles.
  • Experience supervising and coordinating workers.
  • Ability to allocate tasks and monitor work quality and productivity.
  • Good communication and organisational skills.
  • Strong time-management and problem-solving abilities.
  • A practical, reliable and hands-on approach to work.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability and willingness to travel between orchard sites within the Bay of Plenty as required

Additional Requirements

  • You must be physically fit and capable of undertaking manual orchard work when required.
  • A strong understanding of workplace health and safety practices is essential.
  • You must be reliable and flexible to work additional or varied hours during seasonal peak periods, within the maximum 40-hour working week.
  • You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain the appropriate work visa.

What We Offer

  • Permanent, full-time employment.
  • Competitive hourly rate of $25.00 – $30.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
  • Opportunity to work in the horticultural sector in the Bay of Plenty.
  • A hands-on supervisory role with responsibility for orchard production and team coordination.
  • A supportive working environment focused on productivity, quality and workplace safety.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant horticultural experience, qualifications and leadership skills, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and supporting evidence of your relevant qualifications and/or work experience.

Email: jsholdingslimited13@gmail.com

Subject: Fruit Production Supervisor Application

Applications will be assessed based on the applicant's skills, qualifications, relevant experience and suitability for the position.


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