Assistant Kiwifruit Orchard Manager - Mentored Career Path

Thompsonsltd; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career pathway to Orchard Manager

Mentoring from experienced leaders

Development opportunities

Competitive remuneration based on技能

Job summary

Thompson's Horticulture Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Orchard Manager to join our team in Gisborne, a leading kiwifruit region. Working with the Orchard Manager, you’ll oversee orchard operations, mentor seasonal staff and help deliver high-quality yields while developing skills for advancement.

You'll bring 2–5 years in orchard operations or supervision, a horticultural qualification, and strong leadership, communication and organisational skills to optimise pruning, spraying and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in orchard operations or a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support orchard teams and supervisors.
• Coordinate labour and machinery to meet operations.
• Assist with pruning, spraying, fertiliser, irrigation, and crop management.
• Support recruitment and development of seasonal staff.
• Monitor orchard performance and identify improvements.
• Ensure GAP, food safety, and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Horticultural qualification

Job description

Thompson's Horticulture Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Orchard Manager to join our team in Gisborne, a leading kiwifruit region. Working with the Orchard Manager, you’ll oversee orchard operations, mentor seasonal staff and help deliver high-quality yields while developing skills for advancement.

You'll bring 2–5 years in orchard operations or supervision, a horticultural qualification, and strong leadership, communication and organisational skills to optimise pruning, spraying and