Horticultural Tunnel Projects Lead & Equipment Manager

Farm Manager SA; New Zealand; Sur place; NZD 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Farm Manager SA in New Zealand seeks an experienced operations candidate to lead tunnel-house projects and ongoing maintenance. The role requires hands-on leadership of small teams, budgeting, and procurement for horticultural facilities, with a focus on strawberries when applicable.

You will oversee construction, irrigation systems, and plant equipment, reporting on progress, costs, and risks, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a dynamic farm environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading builds and maintenance programmes.
• Experience in horticulture or farming with strawberries preferred.
• Proven ability to supervise staff or contractors within budget.

Responsabilités

• Tunnel-house construction and maintenance.
• Irrigation and crop equipment management.
• Procurement and supplier coordination.
• Develop SOPs and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure health, safety and compliance on site.
• Carry out crop work as required.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Irrigation systems

Team leadership

Budget management

Procurement

Planning & reporting

Construction supervision

Poly-tunnel know-how

Outdoor seasonal work

Supplier management

Formation

Mechanical engineering qualifications

Horticultural science qualifications

Description du poste

Farm Manager SA in New Zealand seeks an experienced operations candidate to lead tunnel-house projects and ongoing maintenance. The role requires hands-on leadership of small teams, budgeting, and procurement for horticultural facilities, with a focus on strawberries when applicable.

You will oversee construction, irrigation systems, and plant equipment, reporting on progress, costs, and risks, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a dynamic farm environment.