Orchard Team Leader

Agriculture & Farm Work $25.0 - 30.0/h 2 days ago Work Style Physical 8/10 Technical 5/10 Creative 5/10 Pace 7/10 Structure 6/10 Pressure 6/10 Travel 1/10 Hours 4/10 Description skilled and proactive Orchard Team Leader to join us on a full-time, permanent basis Responsibilities Oversee pest and disease monitoring, identification, and integrated management strategies The application of fertiliser, crop nutrition and protective treatments Monitoring crop health and growth, and implementing appropriate horticultural practices and quality as directed Requirements Manage water systems to ensure optimal hydration throughout the growth cycle and perform irrigation repairs Lead day-to-day maintenance, including pruning, weed/scrub management Planting: Laying mulch, punching holes, and planting Operations & Safety: Safely operate machinery (tractors, mowers, quad bikes, and forklifts), manage daily work schedules, and maintain rigorous Health & Safety standards, including reporting and risk mitigation Maintaining detailed records of orchard activities and timesheets Harvest & Packing: Coordinate the collection and lifting of berries, support pickers with logistics, and supervise grading and packing processes New Zealand resident or citizen with at least 2 years in a similar horticultural role. You will have proven expertise in crop checks, spraying, fertilising, and the full range of orchard maintenance tasks A qualification in Horticulture is highly preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr