Orchard Project Administrator

Orchard Cover; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Cover Limited in the Bay of Plenty is seeking an organised Project Administrator to coordinate and support our orchard infrastructure projects. This permanent, full-time role offers a 35-40 hour week and pay of $32 per hour.

You will manage schedules, site visits, deliveries and installation activities, maintain project files and records, liaise with owners, management, subcontractors and suppliers, and help prepare progress updates and handovers.

Qualifications

• Diploma-level or higher qualification in management, business, horticulture, or 2-3 years in orchard/project admin.
• Familiarity with horticulture/orchards is desirable.
• Experience in orchard environments is an advantage.
• Weekend availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project schedules, site visits, material deliveries and installation activities.
• Maintain project files, work orders, site records, variation records and completion documents.
• Liaise with orchard owners, management, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors regarding project requirements and progress.
• Coordinate the availability of workers, contractors, equipment and approved project materials.
• Monitor project progress, identify delays or shortages and report issues to management.
• Record changes to project scope, timing, quantities or site requirements and maintain appropriate variation records.
• Prepare project progress updates and maintain accurate records of milestones and outstanding work.
• Coordinate project handover, follow-up work and maintenance requirements.
• Attend orchard sites when required for project coordination, information gathering and progress verification.
• Other relevant duties including scheduling, documentation, stakeholder coordination, resource coordination, progress reporting and variations.

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Communication

Coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma-level or higher in management/business/horticulture

2-3 years experience in orchard/project admin

Job description

Orchard Project Administrator

Orchard Cover Limited – Bay of Plenty

Permanent, Full-time

Work Hours: 35-40 per week

Pay: $32 per hour

Orchard Cover Limited provides orchard infrastructure services including orchard mapping and design, artificial shelter systems, overhead canopies and orchard development projects. We are looking for an organised and reliable Project Administrator to coordinate and support our orchard infrastructure projects.

Key duties

• Coordinate project schedules, site visits, material deliveries and installation activities.
• Maintain project files, work orders, site records, variation records and completion documents.
• Liaise with orchard owners, management, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors regarding project requirements and progress.
• Coordinate the availability of workers, contractors, equipment and approved project materials.
• Monitor project progress, identify delays or shortages and report issues to management.
• Record changes to project scope, timing, quantities or site requirements and maintain appropriate variation records.
• Prepare project progress updates and maintain accurate records of milestones and outstanding work.
• Coordinate project handover, follow-up work and maintenance requirements.
• Attend orchard sites when required for project coordination, information gathering and progress verification.
• Other relevant duties where required including scheduling, documentation, stakeholder coordination, resource coordination, progress reporting and variations.

Requirements

• A diploma-level or higher qualification in management, business, horticulture or any other field, or Relevant 2 - 3 years of experience in the orchard industry or project administration/project coordination roles.
• Familiarity with horticulture, orchards, agricultural or another field-based industry is desirable.
• Practical experience working in orchard or horticultural environments would be an advantage.
• Weekend availability may require