Position Available: Site Supervisor
Number of Positions Available: 2
Location: Bay of Plenty Region
Payrate: $30–$32 per hour
Minimum Hours of Work Per Week: 30
Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40
Key Requirements:
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At least 1 Year or more of releavnt experience OR A Level 4 or higher relevant qualification,
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Strong leadership, team coordination, and knowledge of crop cycles and safety practices
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee day-to-day orchard operations.
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Supervise and schedule teams, ensuring tasks align with seasonal goals and safety standards
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Monitor crop health, pest/disease issues, and irrigation systems; collaborate on mitigation plans
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Train staff in safe machinery use and horticultural practices
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Ensure compliance with workplace health & safety and industry regulations
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Maintain accurate records of labour, productivity, crop performance, and site conditions
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Report regularly to farm management on operations, workforce performance, and resource need
Position Available: Machinery Operator
Number of Positions Available: 2
Location: Bay of Plenty Region
Payrate: $28–$30 per hour
Minimum Hours of Work Per Week: 30
Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40
Key Requirements:
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A Level 4 or higher relevant qualification, OR At least 3 year of relevant experience.
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A valid heavy machinery license or endorsement (e.g. WTR) preferred, along with strong safety awareness.
Key Responsibilities:
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Operate machinery for orchard operations including tractors, mulchers, sprayers, seeders, and loaders
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Perform routine checks, minor servicing, and report faults on equipment
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Load, transport, and unload materials, bins, or tools between work zones
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Assist orchard teams with machine-supported tasks like fertilizing, spraying, mowing, and harvesting support
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Follow site-specific safety protocols and maintain clean workspace and machinery
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Log machine hours and operational tasks as required