Seasonal Kiwifruit Lab Lead – Main Shift

Hill Laboratories; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Laboratories Limited, New Zealand’s leading independent laboratory based in Mount Maunganui, is seeking Seasonal Kiwifruit Laboratory Supervisors for the Main Shift. The fixed-term role runs January to June, supervising a team of seasonal lab technicians while overseeing kiwifruit maturity testing during the busy harvest season.

You will bring supervisory experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and a collaborative, resilient approach to deliver accurate results in a

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory capability in a fast-paced lab environment.
• Strong attention to detail and operational awareness.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of seasonal lab technicians.
• Oversee kiwifruit maturity testing during the main shift.
• Ensure accurate results and maintain a positive team environment.
• Guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Collaborative mindset

Resilience

Seasonal staff experience

Science/horticulture background

Education

Science or horticulture background

Job description

Hill Laboratories Limited, New Zealand’s leading independent laboratory based in Mount Maunganui, is seeking Seasonal Kiwifruit Laboratory Supervisors for the Main Shift. The fixed-term role runs January to June, supervising a team of seasonal lab technicians while overseeing kiwifruit maturity testing during the busy harvest season.

You will bring supervisory experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and a collaborative, resilient approach to deliver accurate results in a