Field Supervisor

Kiwipollen Ltd.; Te Puke; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiwi Pollen Ltd. in Te Puke is seeking a Field Supervisor to lead a team of flower pickers across kiwifruit orchards in Te Puke and Tauranga during the season.

This hands-on role starts with mid/late October training, then supervision begins in early October for about 3 weeks (up to 6 days per week). Earn $28.33 per hour plus 8% holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in kiwifruit or horticulture preferred.
• Strong time management and organisation skills.
• Great communicator who can motivate a diverse team.
• Comfortable with technology (MS Office & mobile apps).
• Attention to detail with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Sense of humour and a team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality standards across the picking team.
• Manage, motivate & support flower pickers.
• Training new staff in good flower picking techniques.
• Champion any health & safety concerns promptly.
• Ensure thorough picking of bays and rotations of blocks.
• Keep up to date & accurate timesheets.
• Liaise with office/mill throughout the day.
• Transport flowers to the Mill when required.

Skills

Time management

Team motivation

Communication

Tech literacy

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Scheduling

Tools

MS Office

Mobile apps

Job description

Seasonal Role – approx. 4 weeks

Kiwi Pollen is a specialist, family-run pollination agritech, operating since 1989 based in Te Puke. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, motivating a team, and making a real difference during the kiwifruit season. The successful candidate will be looking after a team of flower pickers working in various kiwifruit orchards in the Te Puke & Tauranga area.

Field Supervisor

• Ensure quality standards across the picking team
• Manage, motivate & support flower pickers
• Training new staff in good flower picking techniques
• Champion any health & safety concerns promptly
• Ensure thorough picking of bays and rotations of blocks
• Keep up to date & accurate timesheets
• Liaise with office/mill throughout the day
• Transport flowers to the Mill when required

Outcome of the Role

• Flowers picked meet Kiwi Pollens high quality standards
• Quality issues are swiftly addressed
• A positive and enjoyable environment for the picking team
• Blocks & bays are picked thoroughly

Skills

• Experience in kiwifruit or horticulture (preferred but not essential)
• Strong time management and organisation skills
• Great communicator who can motivate a diverse team
• Comfortable with technology (MS Office & mobile apps)
• Attention to detail with a positive, can‑do attitude
• Sense of humour and a team‑first mindset
• Timings & Details

Details

• Training in mid/late October then supervision starts in early October for approx 3 weeks - maximum 6 days per week
• $28.33 per hour + 8% holiday pay
• NZ bank account & IRD number required
• Valid work permit/visa required