Orchard Administrator - Seasonal

T&G Global Limited; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

T&G Global Limited in Alexandra is seeking a practical administrator to support orchard harvest operations this season. You will record and verify harvest and labour data, prepare payroll information, and help keep documentation accurate and up to date.

Working with the Head Grower and supervisors, you’ll on‑board seasonal staff, track attendance, and assist with reporting and compliance. This busy role rewards attention to detail, confidentiality, and a team‑focused approach during peak

Qualifications

• Previous administration, office support, or data entry experience.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and ability to build positive working relationships.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines during peak harvest.
• A positive, flexible, and team-focused attitude.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Record, verify, and maintain accurate harvest and labour data
• Prepare harvest documentation, picker records, and payroll information
• Ensure productivity and harvest data is recorded against the correct workers and orchard blocks
• Support onboarding, attendance tracking, and administration for seasonal employees
• Assist with reporting, payroll preparation, and operational administration
• Work closely with orchard supervisors and management to coordinate information and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with maintaining Health & Safety and compliance records

Skills

Administration experience

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Job description

About Us

For over 125 years, T&G Fresh has nourished generations of Kiwis with fresh fruit and vegetables. We grow, pack, market, sell, distribute, import, and export fresh produce from our own orchards and farms, as well as from over 700 Kiwi growers.

Hinton’s Orchard is based in Alexandra and spans 120 hectares, one of New Zealand’s largest stonefruit orchards. Hinton's is a long-standing fruit growing business known for producing premium cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, and peacharines for consumers in New Zealand and across Asia.

About The Opportunity

This is a busy and rewarding seasonal role supporting orchard operations during harvest. Working closely with the Head Grower, management team, and orchard supervisors, you'll be responsible for ensuring harvest, labour, and productivity information is accurately recorded, verified, and reported.

You'll play a critical role in supporting harvest operations and ensuring seasonal employees are paid accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Record, verify, and maintain accurate harvest and labour data
• Prepare harvest documentation, picker records, and payroll information
• Ensure productivity and harvest data is recorded against the correct workers and orchard blocks
• Support onboarding, attendance tracking, and administration for seasonal employees
• Assist with reporting, payroll preparation, and operational administration
• Work closely with orchard supervisors and management to coordinate information and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with maintaining Health & Safety and compliance records

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in producing accurate work.

To Be Successful In This Role, You'll Bring

• Previous administration, office support, or data entry experience
• Strong computer skills and confidence learning new systems quickly
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines during peak harvest periods
• A positive, flexible, and team-focused attitude
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately

Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants and any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory security check.

We want T&G to be a place where everyone is accepted, respected and celebrated for who they are – regardless of our similarities or differences. It's essential that everyone can be themselves and thrive, and that together we create a diverse and vibrant workplace.

Our story began more than 125 years ago as Turners and Growers, a fruit auction business in Auckland. Today, as T&G, our fresh, delicious produce nourishes people in more than 60 countries around the world. Together, we’re united in growing healthier futures.