If you're an experienced horticulturist ready to lead with purpose and ambition, this is your chance to take the next step.
What you’ll be doing:
As our Orchard Foreman, you’ll lead the way in producing premium apples while managing and motivating a high-performing team. You’ll be hands-on in daily operations, working closely with experienced professionals in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maximise the efficiency of daily orchard operations.
- Implement effective company policies as directed by the Orchard Manager, particularly regarding orchard husbandry techniques.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
- Manage and motivate orchard staff effectively, in alignment with company human resource policies and procedures.
- Maintain, demonstrate, and promote safe workplace standards by adhering to the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Perform general orchard work as required.
What you’ll bring:
- Proven experience in large-scale horticulture and orchard operations
- Confident leadership and supervisory abilities
- Strong knowledge of orchard technologies and systems
- Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills
- Familiarity with machine operation and maintenance
- Expertise in tree husbandry and people management
- Knowledge of pest control, disease management, and chemical use
- Basic skills in accounting, business, and financial operations
- A full, current driver’s licence
- Legal eligibility to work in New Zealand and ability to pass pre-employment checks
What we offer:
- Learn how to deliver a best-in-class experience for your team members
- Develop personally and professionally, becoming a key part of our business
- A values-driven team that leads with honesty and encourages bold ideas
- An environment where we embrace diversity and unique ideas
- Great perks – which includes health insurance and all year-round apples!
If you want to be part of a business that delivers world class people experiences alongside world class apples, then please apply now!