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

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Position: Horticultural Plant Operator
Number of Positions: 5
Location: Bay of Plenty
Pay Rate: $31 – $35 per hour
Minimum Hours of Work Per Week: 35

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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Position: Orchard Manager
Number of Positions: 2
Location: Bay of Plenty
Pay Rate: $34 – $41 per hour
Minimum Hours of Work Per Week: 35

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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Position: Site Manager
Number of Positions: 2
Location: Bay of Plenty
Pay Rate: $32 – $38 per hour
Minimum Hours of Work Per Week: 35

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
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