Packhouse Team Leader (Cherry Harvest)

PACKHOUSE TEAM LEADER WANTED – SUMMER JOB IN CROMWELL

Location : Cromwell, Central Otago, New Zealand

Season : Summer 25 / 26 (December - February)

Job Type : Casual, Seasonal Work

Ready to lead a team, develop your management skills, and work alongside people from across the globe?

Step into the role of Packhouse Team Leader and take responsibility for your crew on the production floor. Build practical leadership experience while shaping your own approach to guiding and motivating your team.

About the Role

As a Packhouse Team Leader, you’ll manage a group of packhouse staff to meet production targets, maintain top quality and keep operations safe and efficient. You’ll motivate your team, solve problems on the go and coordinate with other leaders to keep everything on track.

What the job involves :

Leading and motivating your team to hit production goals

Coordinating workflow and adjusting to daily needs

Troubleshooting operational issues quickly and effectively

Communicating clearly with staff and management

Ensuring a safe, tidy and efficient working environment

Working in cool conditions – a refreshing change from the Central Otago heat

From peak season on, working either early morning shifts (~6 : 00 am start) or late afternoon / evening shifts

• Working hours vary depending on fruit volume, with shifts typically ranging from 6-10hrs

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with the right attitude to lead and support a team. Experience in packhouses or leadership is helpful but not essential - enthusiasm, motivation, and a positive mindset matter most.

You are :

Motivated and proactive – ready to step up and take responsibility

A clear communicator who works well with a diverse team

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and production demands

Empathetic and approachable – able to support and motivate your team

Organised and solutions-focused

Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

Ideally experienced in a packhouse or in leading a team, but this is a bonus, not a requirement

What You’ll Get

Competitive pay – reflecting experience, teamwork and reliability

Performance bonus – rewarding those who stay the season with strong attendance and high performance

Shift bonus – for working late afternoon / evening shifts during peak season

Leadership training – build skills you can use anywhere

Hands-on leadership experience – develop your own style in a real-world environment

Cool working conditions – escape the summer heat

Work with an international crew – lead people from all over the world

Supportive environment – work closely with management and other leaders

Join Us!

Packhouse leadership roles fill quickly - apply now to secure your spot.

Lead a great team, gain valuable leadership skills and make your Central Otago summer one to remember!

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