Nursery Manager

3 months ago


New Zealand Seasons Abroad Recruitment Full time

D&D Orchards Limitedare looking for a qualified Nursery Managerfor our horticulture nursery that is based in the Bay of Plenty region. This is a full-time permanent position and will consist of handling the operations of our nursery.

To be considered for this position youll ideally haverelevant industry experience or management expeirence of at least 6 months. You should have excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and be able to work independently to reach goals. You must be able to multitask and will be able to complete work in set time frames.

You will be also expected to perform management tasks such as:

- Making sure that all compliance in relating to Health, Safety and Hygiene regulations are maintained and training material is available/recorded when c
- communicating with clients & stakeholders
- Ensuring all work complies with all current/relevant government legislation, policy and procedures
- Visiting worksite within the area to ensure standard of work complies with the required standards.
- keep accurate records relating to all onsite activities in accordance with the relative legislation and industry requirements (including employee hours of work etc)
- Meetings with the director and other managers from time to time to collaborate on ideas to set plans in motion for the expansion of the business in general.

You will be responsible for our business operations with other management staff reporting to and supporting you.

Key Attributes for the successful applicant:

- The desire to grow your knowledge and skills in the management field.
- A strong business-oriented focus
- The ability to adapt, be flexible and learn quickly
- Excellent interpersonal, communication skills with the ability to conduct successful negotiations.
- Enthusiastic about customer service excellence and the contribution you can make to the business
- The ability to use a computer and basic programs like Microsoft word and excel is also beneficial.
- Sound Understanding of both written and spoken English

Our worksites are based in the Bay of Plenty region and as the role mayrequire some travel, the successful applicant will have their own transport.

This is a full-time Permanent position with a minimum of 30hours per week and successful applicant will be required to manage the operations of our contracted orchards. Pay rate starts at $29.66 per hour.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.



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