Site / Orchard Supervisor

4 days ago


Opotiki, New Zealand VIBRANT VINES LIMITED Full time

**_ Job Responsibilities:_**
- **_Compliance & Administration_**:

- Receive daily duty rosters and work plans from the Business/Office Manager;distribute them to the team and submit completed time records and timesheets for payroll and invoicing.-
- Attending health & safety meetings and to promote and enforce workplace health & safety practices in line with company and regulatory requirements.-
- Keep company records confidential and protect the company brand name in the market.

**_Workforce & Team Leadership_**:

- Determine labour requirements and allocate staff efficiently across orchard blocks and sites.-
- Supervising team leaders (one or multiple teams) and managing labour activities across horticultural worksites, including but not limited to apple, stone fruit, grape, and squash operations.-
- Handle employees’ complaints in an ethical manner.

**_Orchard Operations & Production_**-
- Ability to lead a team of horticulture workers to achieve the set targets of the business and manage daily field operations of the business.-
- Supervise staff and carry out the soil preparation activities and suggest ensuring that the latest methods are utilised.-
- Ensure that the teams are equipped to deliver seasonal orchard operations, including planting, thinning, pruning, and harvesting.-
- Monitor crop performance and provide input to management on irrigation, fertilisation, and pest control.-
- Maintain accurate records of crop yields, harvest volumes, and production costs.-
- Liaise with contractors, labour, and management to ensure smooth and efficient production flow.

**_Monitoring & Reporting_**-
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor staff output, attendance, and performance.-
- Report to management on progress of the orchard operations, compliance, health and safety adherence, and other matters as directed.

**_Logistics & Staff _**_Suppor_**_t_-
- Coordinate with office management to arrange field staff transport, accommodation, and other logístical needs.-
- Any other task given by the director/manager when required.**Skills, Experience and Other Requirements**:

- **Clean New Zealand driver’s license (or an overseas driving license that can be converted on arrival) with full assistance from the employer and willingness to travel across multiple orchard sites.**
- **Relevant Qualification at NZQA Level 4 or above (preferred, but not essential).**
- **Previous experience in any supervisory, team-leading, or coordination roles in agriculture, horticulture, hospitality, retail, or related industries will be an added advantage, but not mandatory.**
- **No criminal conviction history.**
- **Must be drug free**

**_How to Apply:_



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