Grower Supervisor Role

Location : Horowhenua, Manawatu / Whanganui

Date Listed : Wed 22 Oct, 3 : 03 pm

Type : Full time, Permanent

Full Time

Application Closes

Manawatu - Whanganui

Agricultural Crop Farm Managers

Full Time

Application Closes

19 Nov

Manawatu - Whanganui

Agricultural Crop Farm Managers

Job Title : Grower / Supervisor Role

Location : Whanganui / Kaitoke

Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent

We're seeking an experienced Grower / Supervisor to oversee daily crop management across our hydroponic strawberry tunnels and packhouse operation.

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing crop performance from plant establishment through to harvest.

You'll coordinate irrigation, nutrition, and pest-management schedules, supervise seasonal staff in tunnels, and ensure high-quality fruit production that meets our targets for yield, quality, and consistency.

You'll work closely with the Site Manager and wider management team to maintain a safe, efficient, and professional site that reflects the mana of our iwi and the standards of modern horticulture.

Key Skills and Attributes

Proven experience in commercial strawberry or berry production (hydroponic preferred)

Strong practical knowledge of crop management, irrigation, and pest / disease control

Confident in leading teams through training and motivating others to meet quality and productivity targets

Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills

Commitment to health, safety, and food-quality standards

Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary qualification in Horticulture or Agriculture (or equivalent industry training) is preferred.

Supervisory experience within a horticultural or farm production environment

Growsafe and First Aid certification are advantageous

Why Join Us?

At Harakeke Berries, you'll be part of an iwi-owned business that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to a growing enterprise, and play an important role in producing premium New Zealand berries.

If you're passionate about horticulture and thrive in a hands-on leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team that's growing in quality, people, and future opportunities.

Skills & Experience

Practical experience in horticulture, ideally berry or hydroponic systems

Proven supervisory or team leadership experience

Strong understanding of irrigation, nutrition, pest, and disease control

Organised and proactive with attention to detail

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Report Writing : Monthly reports to the GM Commercial on the Operation

Apply now for this role or get more information by contacting Nga Wairiki Ngati Apa Development Limited.

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