Your local & Independent management team
Your local & Independent management team
Permanent Position Available - Orchard Supervisor
Sybton Horticulture is looking for an experienced Orchard Supervisor to assist with our Opotiki Operations. We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for horticulture!
About the Position
The role of Orchard Supervisor is a key function at Sybton Horticulture focused on ensuring operational functions across all orchards are completed to a high standard, in a timely manner, and are in line with seasonal demands. This role requires the ability to understand how to gain the best outcomes from employees through motivating, coaching and leading staff. Having a positive attitude and a passion for the Kiwifruit industry will be essential within this role.
About You
- Previous experience in an orchard supervisor role or similar position,
- Strong communication skills, particularly verbal, as well as great active listening skills,
- Knowledge of good horticulture practices,
- The ability to confidently lead a team,
- Having proven knowledge of health and safety requirements/obstacles on the orchard,
- Being reliable, self-motivated, and a team player,
- Ensuring good time management skills,
Seasonal Positions Available
Sybton Horticulture is looking for seasonal Orchard Employees to assist with our Opotiki Operations.
Sybton is now accepting applications for seasonal positions starting October 2024.
The role of the Orchard Employee is essential to the continuation of Sybton Horticulture. It is focused on completing essential tasks in the orchards as per instructions from Orchard Managers and Orchard Supervisors. It is imperative that orchard employees are able to listen to and follow instructions, as well as work independently when necessary to complete the task at hand.
Responsibilities include
- Thinning young and mature kiwi fruit plants
- Picking kiwi fruit and avocados
- Pruning
- Vine training kiwi fruit plants
- Girdling
- Other various tasks as required
About You
- Ability to listen carefully and carry out instructions fully
- Have some horticulture knowledge or be willing to learn about kiwifruit and avocados
- Be punctual and reliable
- Communicate clearly with your supervisor and manager
- Be a team player
- Have your own reliable transport
- Must be eligible to work in NZ
Important Info
Sybton offers above minimum wage
Work is weather dependent and ranges from Monday to Sunday 6am – 7pm
If you are interested in a seasonal position with Sybton Horticulture, then please complete an application form on the link below.
Our team are passionate about growing healthy kiwifruit and avocado crops. Sybton is independent and comfortable working with the right people to get the best outcome for you.
Our team provides tailored solutions to manage your organic or conventional orchard.
We specialise in kiwifruit and avocado crops.
VINE AND CROP MANAGEMENT
- Orchard Management
- Orchard Leases
- Mowing & Mulching
- Crop Spraying
- Weed Spraying
- Fert & Compost spreading
- Harvest services
OTHER SERVICES
- Orchard design
- Orchard build services
- Development projects (start to finish)
- Permanent shelter structures
- Orchard structure repairs
- Advisory & consultation services
- Compliance management (GAP, GRASP, Spray diary)
Flexible, reliable, local premium orchard management. We work with you, for you. Whatever the task, we’ll get it sorted. Call in or talk to us today about your orchard management needs.
Flexible, reliable, local premium orchard management. We work with you, for you. Whatever the task, we’ll get it sorted. Call in or talk to us today about your orchard management needs.
We’re full of good stuff just like the produce we grow.
Premium Horticulture Solutions
Meet us:
19A Bairds Rd, Ōpōtiki 3198
Talk to us:
0800 SYBTON
Follow us:
@sybtonhort
Email us:
Head Office Team
