Seasonal Kiwifruit Lab Supervisor — Morning Shift (Jan–Jun)

Hill Labs; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Labs in Mount Maunganui seeks a Seasonal Kiwifruit Laboratory Supervisor to lead the morning shift during the busy harvest season. This fixed-term role runs January to June and includes supervising lab technicians, overseeing kiwifruit maturity testing, and delivering accurate results.

Training is provided; the ideal candidate brings supervisory experience, strong communication, and a hands-on, collaborative approach to keep operations energised in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising seasonal or casual staff.
• Strong attention to detail and operational awareness.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to build relationships across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of seasonal lab technicians.
• Oversee kiwifruit maturity testing during the harvest season.
• Manage morning shift operations from 5:30am with consistency.
• Ensure smooth operations, accurate results and positive team environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaborative team player

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Hill Labs in Mount Maunganui seeks a Seasonal Kiwifruit Laboratory Supervisor to lead the morning shift during the busy harvest season. This fixed-term role runs January to June and includes supervising lab technicians, overseeing kiwifruit maturity testing, and delivering accurate results.

Training is provided; the ideal candidate brings supervisory experience, strong communication, and a hands-on, collaborative approach to keep operations energised in a high-paced environment.