4 orchard supervisors / team leaders - full time
Orchard Supervisors / Team Leaders
A & P Huahulu Limited – Hawke’s Bay- Location: Hastings & surrounding Hawke’s Bay orchards
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Accredited Employer
- Pay Rate: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour (based on experience)
A & P Huahulu Limited is seeking four Orchard Supervisors / Team Leaders to oversee our seasonal and permanent teams in orchards in Hawke’s Bay. This hands-on leadership role requires both practical orchard work and staff management.
You will support daily operations in the field and help deliver seasonal targets safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:- Organise, train, and motivate seasonal and permanent orchard staff.
- Operate machinery such as tractors, sprayers, and mowers as needed.
- Liaise with growers and orchard managers on work planning and scheduling.
- Pick up and manage tools, PPE, and orchard equipment.
- Ensure accurate records for work hours, production, and safety.
- Respond to incidents and maintain first aid kits.
To be eligible, you must meet one of the following: Have at least 3 years of relevant full-time work experience in horticulture or orchard operations, OR
Hold a New Zealand Level 4 Certificate (or overseas equivalent) in horticulture or agriculture, ORHave a combination of qualifications and relevant work experience.
Also required:- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to manage workers from diverse backgrounds.
- Familiarity with orchard equipment and workplace safety practices.
- Physically fit and willing to work outdoors in all weather.
Job Details: Minimum 30 hours/week, full-time (Monday to Friday;8am
5pm) and on-call to perform weekend supervision and support when weather and growing conditions require us to catch up or get ahead.- Monday to Saturday availability during peak seasons.
- Wages paid weekly, with paid leave and public holiday entitlements.
- Overtime may be available during busy harvest periods.
-Long-term stable employment in a supportive environment.
Why Join Us?- Accredited Employer with a strong track record of fair and safe employment.
- Opportunity to grow into higher leadership roles.
- Supportive multicultural team and professional orchard practices.
- Based in beautiful Hawke’s Bay with great lifestyle options.
Additionally, a full driver's license or ability to obtain one in the first month of work as you will be required to transport teams of workers by van between our orchards; able to pass a pre employment drug test as well as random drug tests throughout employment; attention to detail, good time-management and proven reliability; willingness to work with others as a team and ability to work well & communicate eff effectively in a diverse and multicultural environment; can-do attitude and reasonable level of fitness.
Don't have all of the experience we prefer? No problem! If you have the right attitude, we will put the time into training you.
How to Apply:Please email your CV and a brief cover letter to:
- [a.p.huahulu@gmail.com] with reference "Orchard Supervisors"
- Applications close: [11 June 2025]Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.