Lead Orchard Supervisor – Kiwifruit, Gisborne (Full-Time)

Thompsonsltd; Gisborne; Vor Ort; NZD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Thompson's Horticulture Ltd in Gisborne is seeking an experienced Orchard Supervisor to lead a kiwifruit crew through winter pruning to harvest. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Orchard Manager and offers immediate start for a motivated outdoors professional.

You will drive safety, payroll records with AgriSmart, and continuous improvements in orchard practices while building a high-performing team committed to quality and efficiency.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years orchard experience and/or a horticulture qualification.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Full driver’s licence.
• Strong communication skills with crew and management.
• Passion for working outdoors year-round.
• Excellent time management and ability to self-direct.
• Professional and ethical approach.
• Energy and patience to work with a diverse team.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate your crew through all stages of the kiwifruit season - winter pruning through to harvest.
• Monitor productivity (bays/hr, bins/hr, bud numbers/m²) against seasonal benchmarks.
• Build and retain a motivated crew, with a focus on quality, consistency, and low staff turnover.
• Oversee health and safety - toolbox meetings, safe work practices, and prompt incident reporting.
• Maintain accurate payroll and crew records through AgriSmart on a daily basis.
• Liaise with the Orchard Manager to continuously improve orchard practices and uphold THL standards.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Orchard experience

Driver's licence

Strong communication

Outdoor work passion

Time management

Professional conduct

Diversity awareness

Supervisory experience

Ausbildung

Horticulture qualification

Tools

AgriSmart payroll

Jobbeschreibung

Thompson's Horticulture Ltd in Gisborne is seeking an experienced Orchard Supervisor to lead a kiwifruit crew through winter pruning to harvest. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Orchard Manager and offers immediate start for a motivated outdoors professional.

You will drive safety, payroll records with AgriSmart, and continuous improvements in orchard practices while building a high-performing team committed to quality and efficiency.