Team Leader Cherry Harvest

TEAM LEADER WANTED – SUPERVISE A PICKING CREWLocation : Cromwell & surrounding areas, Central Otago, New ZealandSeason : Summer

• (December - February)Job Type : Casual, Seasonal WorkLooking to step up into a leadership role, gain hands-on management experience, and work with people from all over the world?

Become a Team Leader and be responsible for a cherry-picking crew.

Gain practical leadership experience and work on your own leadership style as you guide and motivate your team.About the RoleAs a Team Leader, you'll guide a crew of 14+ pickers through each harvest day – supporting them to pick quality fruit, stay safe, and meet performance targets.What the job involves : Managing your team to meet daily harvest goalsMonitoring fruit quality and providing on-the-spot trainingGiving feedback to pickers to help them improve and stay on targetKeeping accurate records such as timesheetsEnsuring your team follows all Health & Safety proceduresSupporting and motivating your team to perform their potentialEarly morning starts (between 6am-7am) – leaving your evenings free to relaxWhat We're Looking ForYou're someone who enjoys responsibility, can handle challenging situations and thrives in a people-focused role.You are : A clear communicator – able to give updates and feedback, explain tasks and communicate effectivelyCalm under pressure and flexible in adapting plans & priorities as situations changeExperienced in leading a team, OR you're keen to gain leadership experienceEmpathetic and approachable – people naturally look to you for supportOrganised with a keen eye for detailWhat You'll Get Opportunity to earn good money Weekly performance reviews with bonus opportunities Phone allowance for use of your personal phone Performance bonus – rewarding those who stay the season with strong attendance and high performance Free transport to and from the orchards Professional team leader training including a certificate Work with people from all over the world Supportive environment that values initiative and communication Hands-on leadership experience to help you develop your own styleJoin Us!

This is a great opportunity to build leadership skills, gain short-term management experience and be part of a fun, fast-paced harvest season.Apply now – these positions will fill up fast.Lead from the front, support your crew, and enjoy a summer job that makes an impact.

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