Taupo - Team Supervisor & Horticulture Leading Hands

Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Key Requirements: At least 1–2 years of relevant experience.

At least Level 3 or above relevant qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day horticultural operations.
• Allocate tasks to team members and monitor performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and horticultural best practices.
• Assist in training and mentoring new or seasonal workers.
• Monitor plant health and report any issues to management.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and staff attendance.
• Support the site manager in planning and delivering seasonal work targets.
• Operate machinery and equipment safely when required.
• Communicate instructions clearly to a multicultural workforce.

Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Key Requirements: At least 2 years or more of relevant experience.

At least Level 4 or above relevant qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate horticultural teams on-site to achieve productivity targets.
• Supervise all horticulture related tasks.
• Provide on-the-job training and ensure all work meets quality standards.
• Monitor weather, soil, and crop conditions and adjust tasks accordingly.
• Report daily progress to management and assist in workforce planning.
• Maintain compliance with workplace health, safety, and biosecurity standards.
• Operate and oversee the use of horticultural tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Act as the communication link between ground staff and management.