Apple Thinning Supervisor

YAP ORCHARD LIMITED; Temuka; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. in Temuka, Canterbury, is seeking an Apple Thinning Supervisor to coordinate seasonal staff, deliver hands-on thinning training, and ensure safe, productive orchard operations.

This full-time fixed-term role offers a competitive hourly rate and a supportive team environment at a modern orchard in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Previous orchard or team supervision experience preferred.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Reliable and practical approach.
• Willingness to work alongside the team.
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Full-time fixed-term seasonal employment.
• Supportive team environment.
• Work at a modern, well-established orchard.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily apple-thinning activities
• Train staff in correct thinning techniques
• Monitor work quality, productivity and progress
• Maintain workplace health and safety standards
• Report daily progress to orchard management

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Motivation

Reliability

Team collaboration

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $23.9 - 28.7/h 3 days ago

Work Style

Physical 7/10

Technical 3/10

Creative 3/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 8/10

Pressure 7/10

Travel 2/10

Hours 7/10

Description

The Apple Thinning Supervisor coordinates seasonal workers, trains them in hand-thinning techniques and ensures safe, productive orchard operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily apple-thinning activities
• Train staff in correct thinning techniques
• Monitor work quality, productivity and progress
• Maintain workplace health and safety standards
• Report daily progress to orchard management

Requirements

• Previous orchard or team supervision experience preferred
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to motivate and manage a diverse team
• Reliable and practical approach
• Willingness to work alongside the team
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Full-time fixed-term seasonal employment
• Supportive team environment
• Work at a modern, well-established orchard