Whakatane - Horticulture Leading Hand & Site Manager

Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience OR a Level 4 or above qualification

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist workers in daily orchard activities including pruning, planting, harvesting, and maintenance
• Train new staff on correct horticultural techniques and safe equipment use
• Monitor work quality and productivity, providing feedback to team members
• Operate horticultural machinery and tools as needed
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies
• Report progress, issues, and maintenance needs to the orchard manager
• Assist in irrigation management and pest/disease control programs
• Oversee produce quality checks before dispatch
• Keep accurate records of daily work activities

Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience OR a Level 4 or above qualification

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of orchard sites to ensure productivity and quality targets are met
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor orchard activities including planting, pruning, spraying, irrigation, and harvesting
• Manage and allocate workforce across different orchard blocks
• Ensure correct use and maintenance of horticultural machinery and equipment
• Liaise with orchard owners, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Monitor crop health and implement pest and disease control measures
• Keep accurate records of production, maintenance, and staff activities
• Train and develop team leaders and orchard workers
• Report regularly to senior management on operational progress