Site Supervisor & Machinery Operator - Rotorua

Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Key Requirements:

• At least 1 Year or more of releavnt experience OR A Level 4 or higher relevant qualification,
• Strong leadership, team coordination, and knowledge of crop cycles and safety practices

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day orchard operations.
• Supervise and schedule teams, ensuring tasks align with seasonal goals and safety standards
• Monitor crop health, pest/disease issues, and irrigation systems; collaborate on mitigation plans
• Train staff in safe machinery use and horticultural practices
• Ensure compliance with workplace health & safety and industry regulations
• Maintain accurate records of labour, productivity, crop performance, and site conditions
• Report regularly to farm management on operations, workforce performance, and resource need

Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Key Requirements:

• A Level 4 or higher relevant qualification, OR At least 3 year of relevant experience.
• A valid heavy machinery license or endorsement (e.g. WTR) preferred, along with strong safety awareness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery for orchard operations including tractors, mulchers, sprayers, seeders, and loaders
• Perform routine checks, minor servicing, and report faults on equipment
• Load, transport, and unload materials, bins, or tools between work zones
• Assist orchard teams with machine-supported tasks like fertilizing, spraying, mowing, and harvesting support
• Follow site-specific safety protocols and maintain clean workspace and machinery
• Log machine hours and operational tasks as required