(Horticultural Plant Operator) (Orchard Manager) & (Site Manager) - Opotiki

Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Key Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience or level 4 or above qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery such as tractors, sprayers, mulchers, or pruning aids across orchard blocks
• Perform pre- and post-operation equipment checks
• Apply crop protection and nutrients using orchard-specific machinery
• Transport fruit bins or equipment using trailers or towed machines
• Assist with machinery maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs
• Collaborate with orchard supervisors to execute work plans
• Report any issues or hazards encountered during operations
• Ensure machinery is cleaned and stored appropriately after use
• Adhere to operational schedules during harvest or spray windows
• Follow all workplace safety protocols and procedures

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Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Key Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience or level 4 or above qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of orchard operations from planting to harvest
• Manage teams of workers and allocate tasks during busy periods
• Prepare and implement crop protection and fertilisation schedules
• Monitor crop health, growth stages, and implement pest/disease controls
• Maintain irrigation and fertigation systems
• Liaise with agronomists, contractors, and management for productivity goals
• Maintain operational and harvest records
• Supervise machinery and tool usage and organise servicing
• Conduct staff performance assessments and provide training
• Ensure health and safety compliance across all work activities
• Assist in budgeting, inventory, and reporting to senior management
• Plan orchard improvement and sustainability initiatives

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Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Key Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience or level 4 or above qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise orchard workers on-site, ensuring tasks are completed to quality and safety standards
• Coordinate daily activities including thinning, pruning, and picking
• Allocate tools, machinery, and PPE to teams as per requirements
• Monitor progress and provide real-time feedback to workers
• Train new staff in standard operating procedures and safety
• Inspect work quality and report issues to the Orchard Manager
• Record daily productivity, attendance, and incidents
• Ensure work is completed according to seasonal crop plans
• Liaise with machinery operators and logistics teams during harvest
• Manage equipment availability and minor site logistics
• Conduct regular health and safety briefings
• Support Orchard Manager in planning and reporting tasks