We’re excited to be partnering with our client, a well-established Kiwifruit post harvest business in the search for a Business Development & Technical Manager.  This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the General Manager, playing a key role in aligning operational performance with long term commercial strategy. This is a diverse and impactful position that blends technical expertise, data analysis, and business development. You will: * Analyse orchard, packhouse, and export data to improve performance and grower returns * Develop useful reporting tools to guide decision-making * Lead business development efforts by engaging with current and prospective growers, cultivating strong partnerships that expand crop supply * Oversee system improvements and support lab operations * Act as 2IC to the GM, contributing to both strategic planning and operational delivery What You’ll Bring * Experience in post harvest, horticulture, or agri-business, with a strong commercial focus and track record of driving business growth  * Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret information * Capability to develop practical tools that support business goals * Strong relationship building skills, with experience in grower engagement, stakeholder management and business expansion * A practical, people-focussed, and commercially minded approach * Experience with tools like Power BI would be an advantage This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative, forward-thinking business and play pivotal role in shaping its continued growth. Apply now!  We look forward to receiving your application.  For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Raewyn Peck on (07) 927 6301   To be considered for this role you must be eligible to work in NZ, have NZ residency, or hold a valid NZ work permit. Personnel Resources is a well-established Bay of Plenty based recruitment agency with offices in Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatane. We are committed to sourcing top candidates for the roles we recruit whilst ensuring confidentiality and following an equitable recruiting process. We specialise in placing candidates into Temporary, Contract and Permanent opportunities that are inclusive and which encourage our people to be their best selves.