Horticultural Supervisor

Job Title :                                  Horticultural Supervisor

Employer :                                Darjeeling Management Limited

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Location :                                 Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

Employment Type :                  Full-time, Permanent

Wage Rate :                              $28.50 – $32.00 per hour (depending on experience and skills)

Positions :                                 2 Positions

About Us

Darjeeling Management Limited is a business based in the Hawke’s Bay, one of New Zealand’s most prominent horticultural regions. We are dedicated to assisting in producing high-quality pip fruit including but not limited to apples, grapes & kiwifruit for both domestic and export markets. Our focus is on sustainable orchard management practices, innovation, and delivering consistent productivity while supporting our team of skilled workers. We offer great pay, maintain a dedicated team focus, and are known as an ethical employer and a locally owned established business.

Job Purpose

We are seeking resolute and experienced Horticultural Supervisors to join our expanding orchard management and maintenance team. This is a permanent role working on multiple orchards, primarily in the greater Hawke’s Bay region. The position is a leadership role, responsible for supervising a team and collaborating with growers to achieve consistently ambitious standards of workmanship efficiently and effectively. Adaptability to clients’ needs, a cheerful outlook, and motivation as a collaborator are essential, with a focus on seeking continual improvement in results.

Key Tasks

• General supervision of orchard work, ensuring proper maintenance of company tools and equipment, and overseeing the health and safety of all workers on site.
• Maintaining communication with the team, other supervisors, growers, and the leadership team and resolving issues to achieve positive outcomes.
• Delegation of tasks to orchard workers and coordinating workers through daily activities. Allocating daily work to team members as needed and training staff on orchard tasks and grower expectations.

Skills and Experience Required

Desirable Skills