Horticulture Team Leader

4 days ago


Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand Leaderbrand Full time

About Us

At LeaderBrand, we pride ourselves on being a leading force in the horticulture industry. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability drives everything we do.

The Role

We are seeking a proven leader who thrives in working outdoors. The ideal candidate will have a passion for motivating teams, driving productivity, and working with others.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and motivate a diverse team to maintain momentum and achieve productivity goals
  • Take ownership of your team, fostering growth and continuous improvement
  • Build strong relationships with crew members, managers, crop managers, sales, transport teams, and the Ag Engineering Workshop
  • Organise equipment, people, and machinery – plan ahead
  • Communicate effectively, including daily & weekly plans and production targets to your crew
  • Drive health & safety engagement and proactively support a safe culture
  • Maintain accurate record keeping

Your Skills and Qualifications

  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others
  • Resilience and enthusiasm for working in all weather conditions, turning challenges into opportunities
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Initiative and confidence to implement and drive new ideas
  • Mechanical knowledge and the ability to maintain machinery to a high standard
  • Experience operating farm machinery
  • A full class 1 NZ driver license


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