Position Available: Horticulture Leading Hand
Number of Positions: 4
Location: Bay of Plenty Region
Payrate: $30 to $35 per hour
Minimum Hours/Week: 30
Maximum Hours/Week: 40
Key Requirements
Level 4 or higher qualification; or at least 2 years of experience.
Ability to oversee on‑farm capital and labour planning
Key Responsibilities
Plan, organise, coordinate, and perform fruit production operations from planting through to harvest and dispatch
Maintain optimal growth conditions with careful pruning, fertilising, irrigation management, and pest control
Manage on‑farm infrastructure, including irrigation, fencing, and equipment maintenance
Maintain crop performance records, monitor market demand, and contribute to budget or capital planning
Supervise, train, and manage workers or contractors on site
Uphold health, safety, and compliance standards and policies
Position Available: Maintenance Assistant Worker
Number of Positions: 6
Location: Bay of Plenty Region
Payrate: $25 to $30 per hour
Minimum Hours/Week: 30
Maximum Hours/Week: 40
Key Requirements
At least 6 months or more of experience; or Level 2 or 3 or above qualification.
Physically fit and comfortable doing outdoor work on orchards
Key Responsibilities
Assist in canopy structure maintenance: repair posts, wires, trellis, and orchard infrastructure
Operate hand tools and light equipment for orchard care and upkeep
Perform seasonal support tasks such as spraying, mulching, mowing, weed control, and irrigation checks
Report hazards, infrastructure damage, or operational issues to supervisors
Assist in material movement, stock rotation, and site cleanliness
Comply with all health and safety, biosecurity, and operational guidelines
