Assistant Vine Manager: Grow in Organic Orchards

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Katikati; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Tools and machinery provided

Training opportunities

Job summary

Cultivate in Katikati, Bay of Plenty, is hiring an Assistant Vine Manager for a full-time, permanent position. You will work with Vine Managers to deliver high-standard organic orchard care and lead seasonal teams in a 30-minute radius of the orchards.

Pay ranges between $28-$31 per hour, with weekends off except during harvest. The role offers training, growth into Vine Manager, and a supportive, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Min 2 years direct kiwifruit orchard experience.
• Willingness to travel between Aongatete, Katikati and Athenree.
• Permanent NZ residency.
• Full driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Support Vine Managers in leading seasonal teams to complete orchard tasks.
• Help set up daily resources, communicate targets, and maintain workflow momentum.
• Carry out kiwifruit tasks confidently and to SOP standards.
• Assist with training new staff and supporting team development.
• Provide feedback to help improve quality and productivity.
• Contribute to orchard notes, timesheets, and workflow updates using our software tools.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Cultivate team to uphold organic best practice.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and motivated working environment.

Skills

Kiwi fruit experience

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Outdoor work

Job description

Cultivate in Katikati, Bay of Plenty, is hiring an Assistant Vine Manager for a full-time, permanent position. You will work with Vine Managers to deliver high-standard organic orchard care and lead seasonal teams in a 30-minute radius of the orchards.

Pay ranges between $28-$31 per hour, with weekends off except during harvest. The role offers training, growth into Vine Manager, and a supportive, values-driven environment.