Farm Supervisor

We are Seeking for Farm Supervisor who will oversee and supervise farm operations such as; livestock management, crop cultivation, fruit and vegetable production and other agricultural enterprises. The Farm Supervisor is responsible for supervising farm hands; therefore, leadership skills are highly beneficial.

**Responsibilities**:

- Recruit, train and supervise farm workers - coordinate and direct their activities
- Supervise a wide range of farm operations including cultivation, sowing, spraying and harvesting
- Ensures deadlines are met for activities such as seeding and harvesting
- Confers with managers to coordinate activites with other farm units
- Monitoring staff rosters, hours, performance and resolving any grievances
- Organises transportation for livestock and crops
- Oversees the work of farming units and suggests improvements and changes
- Inspect farm buildings and equipment, ensuring routine maintenance is carried out and repairs are made when necessary
- Installation, maintenance and regular monitoring of irrigation system
- Ensure and enforce compliance with government regulations and health and safety standard.

**Requirements**:

- Must be New Zealander.
- Experience in agriculture or farming
- Ability to operate farm equipment and machinery.
- Physical fitness and ability to work long hours outdoors.
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to manage and motivate a team of farm workers.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing farm conditions.
- Passion for sustainable and ethical farming practices

**Salary**: $27.00 - $29.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cambridge, Waikato: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)