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Engineering & Technical

Crop Manager

Job Title: Crop Manager
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Specialisation:
REF: BRLJVH108541_1
Contact Details: Jake Harold
Contact Email: jake.harold@beyond.co.nz
Job Published: almost 3 years ago

Excellent opportunity to put your leadership skills to the test! Our client is looking for a Crop Manager to join their team in the Hawkes Bay.

  • Permanent position
  • 5 days of work per week from Monday through to Sunday
  • Horticulture company

The purpose of this role is to help maximise yield and Orchard Gate Returns in a cost-effective manner without compromising vine health and sustainability objectives. Ensuring compliance with industry and local government requirements and that all work is completed to quality standards.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Work closely with orchard supervisors to ensure tasks are completed to agreed specifications and within agreed timeframes
  • Along with the RM and Operations Team Leader, plan harvesting logistics and supervision of all picking staff
  • Demonstrate strong leadership of Vine Team, working alongside key staff to build a positive team culture-based honesty and integrity
  • To ensure contractors comply with GAP and GRASP (in discussion with Regional Manager)
  • To ensure all orchard related documentation is completed in a timely manner
  • To pursue ongoing training and practical experience in all aspects of vine management

Requirements:

  • Legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand in the role
  • Class 1 NZ Driver’s licence
  • 3-4 years (+) Horticulture experience
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Great communication skills and ability to operate under pressure
  • Desirable if you have worked with apples or grapes or Kiwifruit before

If you have the required skills, hit APPLY NOW to submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you will be successful in this role. All applications will be acknowledged electronically.

For further information contact Jake Harold at jake.harold@beyond.co.nz quoting reference number 108541