Lead Orchard Technician & Team Coach

Craigmore Sustainables; Ongaonga; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Craigmore Sustainables is seeking an hands-on Orchard Operations Supervisor at the Springhill East Orchard in Ongaonga, Hawke's Bay. You will lead daily operations, supervise teams, and ensure tasks are completed to high standards of quality, safety and efficiency.

You will apply knowledge of apple growing, mentor staff, maintain records, and support research projects, pest and disease programs, and fruit quality optimisation as part of the Technical & Quality and Orchard Management team.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator able to train, motivate and support staff.
• Experience supervising and leading a team.
• Good at planning, job sheets, and keeping accurate records.
• Knowledge of apple growing and tree care.
• Comfortable using orchard machinery and tools.
• Problem solving mindset and ability to work under pressure.
• Familiar with Pip fruit disease best practice and control methods.
• Strong focus on health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily orchard operations to ensure quality, safety and efficiency.
• Support Technical & Quality and Orchard Management teams on apple growing, maturity management, pest and disease programs, and fruit quality optimisation.

Skills

Confident communicator

Team supervision

Planning & records

Apple growing knowledge

Orchard machinery use

Problem solving

Pip fruit disease knowledge

Health & safety focus

Education

Horticulture Level 4 (advantage)

Job description

Craigmore Sustainables is seeking an hands-on Orchard Operations Supervisor at the Springhill East Orchard in Ongaonga, Hawke's Bay. You will lead daily operations, supervise teams, and ensure tasks are completed to high standards of quality, safety and efficiency.

You will apply knowledge of apple growing, mentor staff, maintain records, and support research projects, pest and disease programs, and fruit quality optimisation as part of the Technical & Quality and Orchard Management team.