Laboratory Supervisor — Horticulture Operations Leader

Seeka Limited; Kerikeri; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Insurance benefits

Collaborative environment

Skill development

Career growth in NZ business

Live in Northland

Job summary

VerifiedLab Services (VLS), a trading division of Seeka Limited in Kerikeri, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Laboratory Supervisor to lead the laboratory team and ensure accurate, timely results within required standards.

The role focuses on technical leadership, quality systems, and efficient operations in a dynamic horticultural setting. Applicants must be based in New Zealand and able to work seasonal hours, including weekends if needed.

Qualifications

• General degree with the scholastic skills to analyse, evaluate and interpret information.
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role, with highly relevant experience in a specific area of work.
• Experience working within horticulture or primary industry.
• Experience extracting useful information from data and translating it into actionable objectives.
• Experience producing accurate reports to set criteria.
• Experience using software and computer-based technology, including industry-specific programmes or similar platforms.
• Experience implementing company processes or policies.
• Experience working with and a good understanding of numerical or financial information.
• Experience effectively managing a team and following best-practice HR processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability and willingness to become and maintain Key Technical Person (KTP) accreditation, if required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day operations of the laboratory and helping ensure workflows and priorities are managed efficiently.
• Providing technical support to the seasonal laboratory team, including operating and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Carrying out laboratory testing and monitoring as required, particularly during busy periods.
• Training and supporting seasonal laboratory supervisors and assistants to ensure technical requirements and operational standards are understood and maintained.
• Providing leadership, guidance and support to staff and assisting with the resolution of team issues.
• Supporting appropriate staffing levels and managing laboratory rosters to meet operational requirements.
• Supporting quality assurance, quality control and proficiency programmes within the laboratory.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date laboratory documentation and ensuring information is communicated to the appropriate parties.
• Analysing and reporting data to identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes and operations.
• Contributing to improvement initiatives across laboratory programmes, operations and databases.
• Assisting the Lab Operations Manager with assigned projects, planning and budget activities.
• Supporting Health and Safety standards across the laboratory, including PPE compliance, hazard identification and incident and near-miss reporting.
• Providing proactive support to the Lab Operations Manager and undertaking other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory operations

Data analysis

Communication

Training

Education

General degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory instruments

Job description

VerifiedLab Services (VLS), a trading division of Seeka Limited in Kerikeri, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Laboratory Supervisor to lead the laboratory team and ensure accurate, timely results within required standards.

The role focuses on technical leadership, quality systems, and efficient operations in a dynamic horticultural setting. Applicants must be based in New Zealand and able to work seasonal hours, including weekends if needed.