Permanent Leading Hand - Apples CHB

Craigmore Sustainables; Ongaonga; Presencial; NZD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Craigmore NZ Limited is seeking a Leading Hand to manage in-field operations, supervise large seasonal teams, and train staff across pruning, thinning, and harvesting tasks. The role involves implementing job sheets, maintaining records, and supporting orchard management in a fast-paced environment.

You will need proven leadership, horticulture knowledge, and the ability to work physically demanding hours while meeting daily deadlines and following best pest and disease practices for pip fruit.

Formación

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and communicate with large teams through seasonal tasks.
• National Certificate in Horticulture Level 4 or equivalent experience.
• Ability to implement and communicate job sheets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
• Good time management and ability to meet daily deadlines.
• Familiar with pip fruit pest and disease best practices including identification and control methods.

Responsabilidades

• Lead in-field operations, pest and disease management.
• Supervise staff during pruning, thinning, and harvesting.
• Train staff on seasonal tasks and onboard new teams.
• Assist with general running of teams as guided by orchard management.
• Maintain records and oversee machinery tasks.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Horticulture

Time management

Pest control

Staff training

Educación

Horticulture Level 4

Descripción del empleo

As a Leading Hand, you'll be responsible for all aspects of in-field operations, including pest and disease, staff supervision, record keeping, and machinery tasks. You will have the opportunity to train staff on seasonal tasks, onboard new teams and assist with the general running of teams as guided by orchard management.

You'll need:

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and communicate with large teams through seasonal tasks like pruning, thinning, and harvesting
• Good work experience in the horticulture industry
• Ability to implement and communicate job sheets
• National Certificate in Horticulture Level 4 or equivalent experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment
• Good time management, and ability to meet daily deadlines
• To be familiar with pip fruit pest and disease best practices including identification and control methods

About Craigmore Horticulture

Craigmore NZ Limited bring investments into the agricultural sector through orchard, forestry and farming operations all over New Zealand. Our long-term aim is to be a producer of high-quality food and forest products whilst managing the land sustainably and supporting our rural communities.

Locally, Craigmore Horticulture is expanding and with new orchard acquisitions we are in growth mode! This brings great career opportunities and job security for our teams - if you're passionate about the horticultural sector we'd love to hear from you today! As a growing business, we're always looking at ways we can provide long-term opportunities for the right candidate.