Community Programmes Lead

Whakatāne District Council; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Whakatāne District Council is seeking two Supervisors to oversee orchard operations, ensuring quality, safety, and productive workflow across seasonal teams.

You will supervise tasks, monitor performance, assist in recruitment, schedule work, and maintain records while upholding health and safety policies in a fast-paced environment. The role offers an hourly rate with guaranteed weekly hours and opportunities to train staff and optimize processes.

Qualifications

• 2 year experience or level 4 qualification.
• Must pass drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and allocate tasks to orchard workers to ensure efficient workflow.
• Monitor staff performance and provide guidance, feedback, and on-the-job training.
• Ensure work is completed to required quality and productivity standards.
• Address routine staff issues and escalate complex matters to management.
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and induction of seasonal or new workers.
• Plan and organise daily and weekly work schedules in line with operational priorities.
• Ensure all assigned activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures and timelines.
• Monitor workflow efficiency and implement improvements where required.
• Liaise regularly with management regarding progress, staffing needs, and operational challenges.
• Ensure all workers comply with workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety briefings and enforce safe work practices.
• Identify, report, and assist in mitigating workplace hazards.
• Maintain accurate records of staff attendance, productivity, and task completion.
• Track team performance against targets and operational requirements.
• Prepare reports for management outlining workforce performance, issues, and recommendations.
• Oversee the appropriate use and care of tools, equipment, and operational resources.
• Ensure equipment is used safely and maintained in good working condition.
• Monitor resource utilisation to support efficient operations and minimise waste.

Skills

Supervision

People management

Safety compliance

Training & development

Education

Level 4 qualification

2 years experience

Job description

Do you have a passion for the agriculture sector ? We are looking for two Supervisors to oversee and manage orchard operations, ensuring excellence in quality, safety, and productivity.

Hourly rate: $28 - $32 per hour.

Guaranteed hours: 30 per week.

Maximum hours: 55 per week.

Location: Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coordinate, and allocate tasks to orchard workers to ensure efficient workflow
• Monitor staff performance and provide guidance, feedback, and on-the-job training
• Ensure work is completed to required quality and productivity standards
• Address routine staff issues and escalat complex matters to management
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and induction of seasonal or new workers
• Plan and organise daily and weekly work schedules in line with operational priorities
• Ensure all assigned activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures and timelines
• Monitor workflow efficiency and implement improvements where required
• Liaise regularly with management regarding progress, staffing needs, and operational challenges
• Ensure all workers comply with workplace health and safety policies and procedures
• Conduct regular safety briefings and enforce safe work practices
• Identify, report, and assist in mitigating workplace hazards
• Ensure appropriate use of equipment and adherence to operational standards
• Maintain accurate records of staff attendance, productivity, and task completion
• Track team performance against targets and operational requirements
• Prepare reports for management outlining workforce performance, issues, and recommendations
• Oversee the appropriate use and care of tools, equipment, and operational resources
• Ensure equipment is used safely and maintained in good working condition
• Monitor resource utilisation to support efficient operations and minimise waste

Required Qualifications or Experience

• 2 year experience or level 4 qualification.
• Must pass drug and alcohol testing.