Cherry Harvest Supervisor

About us : Central Cherry Orchard LP is a young orchard, established in

• , in a beautiful part of Central Otago, just 5 minutes from Alexandra.

We grow only cherries, with 90% of our cherries being picked from ground level and the other 10% requiring the use of short ladders.Position OverviewAs a harvest supervisor, you will be working outside in the orchard.

In this role, you'll oversee a team of approx.

20 pickers, helping to keep everything running smoothly.Start DatesWe're hiring 4 supervisors for the busy 6-week harvest starting mid December through to end of January.

Ideally, we want local individuals who are eager to return season after season.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee and monitor pickers activities.Ensure pickers health & safety.Managing pickers are in the correct rows and selecting the right variety.Maintain the quality and quantity of harvested cherries to meet our high standards (e.g. no spurs, colour, maturity, size, doubles, leaves / sticks, and stems)Manage picker attendance.Manage breaks and water supply.Provide guidance on picking techniques and quality standards.Skills & RequirementsValid work visa or eligible to work in New Zealand.Be physically fit and able to stand, walk, reach and lift buckets each day.On time, reliable, willing, and available to work required days.Positive attitude and good work ethic.Follow health and safety rules and orchard policies.Previous supervisor or management experience.Working ConditionsOutside orchard work (weather dependent)Early starts (approx. 8 hours days)Closed toe shoes (appropriate footwear is a must)What We OfferFriendly and vibrant work environment.Transport to and from the orchard if necessary.Off site accommodation available.

First in first serve, with limited shared cabins, tent and powered sites.Please use the link provided to submit your application, as we only process applications through PICMI.

No other applications will be processed.

Link : Supervisor Job Link

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