Site / Orchard Supervisor

5 days ago

Opotiki District, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand VIBRANT VINES LIMITED Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$65,000 per year

We are looking for Site Supervisors / Orchard Supervisors who can immediately join us for carrying out the daily operations of our business in Bay of Plenty. Successful candidates should be capable of keeping up with a physically demanding role and ability to work rostered as per the work demand between 30 hours to maximum 45 hours per week.

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 Support

  • Coordinate with office management to arrange field staff transport, accommodation, and other logistical 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:

If you are a dedicated and driven individual looking to join us, we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and a cover letter

**Note:** Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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