Outdoor Flower Quality Lead — Kiwifruit Orchards

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Te Puke; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Kiwi Pollen is seeking a leadership role for someone who enjoys working outdoors and motivating a team during the kiwifruit season. You will manage a team of flower pickers across Bay of Plenty orchards and report to the office on orchard conditions.

Responsibilities include flower scouting, liaising with growers to start picking, and auditing contractor performance to maintain high quality. Flexible hours and seasonal demand shape the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in the kiwifruit industry (preferred).
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and diplomacy with diverse team members.
• Competence with MS Office and mobile apps.
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to quality.
• Problem-solving and logistics intelligence.
• A positive, outgoing attitude with a sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Oversee flower scouting and liaise with growers to commence picking.
• Supervise contractors to ensure high-quality standards are met.
• Train and support pickers to improve quality where needed.
• Ensure all flowers picked meet high-quality standards and issues are addressed promptly.

Skills

Kiwifruit industry experience

Time management

Communication & diplomacy

MS Office & mobile apps

Attention to detail

Problem solving & logistics

Positive attitude

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kiwi Pollen is seeking a leadership role for someone who enjoys working outdoors and motivating a team during the kiwifruit season. You will manage a team of flower pickers across Bay of Plenty orchards and report to the office on orchard conditions.

Responsibilities include flower scouting, liaising with growers to start picking, and auditing contractor performance to maintain high quality. Flexible hours and seasonal demand shape the role.