Mandarin thinning Supervisor

We are a family-owned horticultural business growing avocados in Tapora and mandarins in Matakana. We are seeking two Supervisors to join our team in Matakana for mandarin thinning.

Fixed-term full-time position (45 hours/week; Monday - Friday; 7am-4pm)

Key attributes:

Experienced in staff supervision.

Reliability - this is a must.

Physically fit - able to be on your feet all day and cope with the summer heat.

Clean drivers licence.

Personal attributes:

Team player but capable of working independently.

Excellent problem-solving skills. 

Attention to detail.

Good communicator.

Practical, reliable and efficient.

Able to pass drug/alcohol test.

Responsibilities:

Communicating with the Citrus Leading Hand on a daily basis to plan the day’s work and discuss any issues that may have arisen.

Ensuring that the orchard is kept clean, tidy and is a safe working environment.

Promoting health and safety in all aspects of the job.

Duties/tasks:

Supervision of seasonal staff during mandarin thinning. This includes:

• Ensuring that quality parameters and rates of productivity are met.  
• Reporting any related issues to the Citrus Leading Hand and working together to resolve these.

We are a small but growing team and offer opportunities to people who show initiative and a positive outlook.

Must be a NZ Citizen/Resident or hold a valid work visa.
Experienced in staff supervision.

Reliability - this is a must.

Physically fit - able to be on your feet all day and cope with the summer heat.

Clean drivers licence.