Permanent Spray Operator/Orchard Hand - Gisborne

Craigmore Horticulture; Pātūtahi; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

Job summary

Craigmore Horticulture is hiring a Permanent Spray Operator/Orchard Hand for our Gisborne site. You will lead spraying operations to protect crops, while assisting with mowing, weed control, and general property maintenance.

A safety-first mindset and strong communication are essential, with training available for spraying duties. Relocation assistance and a signing bonus are available for the right candidate, and growth opportunities in a expanding New Zealand horticulture business are on

Qualifications

• Safety-first approach to field operations and compliance.
• Experience in crop spraying is preferred but training is available.
• Flexibility to work varied hours around spraying schedules and maintenance.
• Strong written and verbal communication with the team.

Responsibilities

• Operate spraying equipment to protect crops and ensure health and vitality.
• Assist with mowing, weed spraying, property maintenance and tree husbandry tasks.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain machinery and tools.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support orchard operations.

Job description

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Permanent Spray Operator/Orchard Hand - Gisborne

About the role As our Spray Operator/Orchard Hand, you'll be at the forefront of our spraying operations, ensuring the health and vitality of our crops while adhering to strict safety protocols and compliance standards. But that's not all - you'll also dive into a variety of other tasks, from mowing and weed spraying to property maintenance and tree husbandry work. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to showcase your skills and make a real impact.

Live outside Gisborne? Relocation assistance + a signing bonus is on the table for the right candidate.

We're looking for someone with:

• A strong commitment to health and safety, with a safety-first attitude that guides everything you do
• Previous experience in spraying crops is preferred, but not essential - we're willing to train the right candidate
• Flexibility to work varied hours, especially around spraying schedules and maintenance tasks
• A Grow Safe certificate would be a definite advantage
• Mechanical prowess and the ability to operate and maintain a wide range of machinery and tools
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively liaise with team members and stakeholders

We value attitude and potential as much as experience. If you don't tick every box but are motivated to learn and grow, we'd still like to hear from you. We're committed to develop the right candidate.

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.