Rotorua Horticulture Job Listings

Seasonal Sample Collector - Bay of Plenty64361084029313110

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Seasonal Sample Collector - Bay of Plenty

This is a great role for someone looking for seasonal work in the outdoor environment, with opportunities to get fit and travel around your local district! We are looking for Seasonal Sample Collectors to join our Team based around the Bay of Plenty (Waihi, Katikati, Tauranga, Te Puke, Whakatane, Opotiki) for the upcoming Kiwifruit season. Our branch operates 7 days a week, collecting and testing samples of kiwifruit from orchards to see if they meet the Zespri guidelines for export. We have two types of fixed-term sampler roles available: * Core Samplers - Potential to work up to 6 days per week (generally 10 - 30 hours/ week) * Part-Time Samplers - Potential to work up to 4 days per week (a ‘supplementary’ role, but availability across all 7 days of the week is preferred) No experience required - full training is provided. All samplers work on an “on-call” basis with a minimum 5 hours of guaranteed work every fortnight. THE ROLE This role is for a Fixed term period starting at the end of February ramping up in March and running through to May/ June. Duties will include driving to orchards and collecting kiwifruit samples (on foot) and then driving the collected samples to the nearest drop off point. * You will be working variable hours per week. * Work starts at daybreak (around 6am) and will generally be finished between midday and 2pm (earlier and later finishes are also possible, we are looking for someone who has the lifestyle and flexibility to manage this). * Samplers will be assigned their work for the following day between 5-9pm where ~45 mins of paid preparation work is to be undertaken for the next day. * Samplers may work alone or in pairs. This role will be ideal for someone looking to supplement their income that has the flexibility of hours required. This role will suit practical people who enjoy working outdoors. Industry experience is not mandatory. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Good map reading and navigation skills * Ability to work within set timeframes * Confident with technology * Flexible with hours and a good communicator who is happy to work unsupervised * Clean driving history, full Class 1 drivers licence Candidates are expected to have a good level of fitness, you will walk an average of 15km a day whilst collecting kiwifruit samples weighing up to 15kg from under pergola structures 1.7-1.8m tall. WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive hourly rates $29.20 plus holiday pay * New company vehicles for work travel * Early starts and early finishes * You will be supported with the tools and equipment to carry out the role including smartphone, job management application and lone worker monitoring solution * A positive company culture Hill Labs is a family-friendly, values driven New Zealand owned business. You will be part of a great team providing services to the wider Kiwifruit industry. This role is open to all candidates (excluding SSE visa holders). Candidates on a working holiday visa or work visa are welcome to apply. Please note: Applications are open now, active shortlisting of candidates will take place during the advertising period; Roles will commence in February 2026. The application closing date may be subject to change without notification.

Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand

NZ$25-30/hour

Class 2 Truck - Machinery/ Spray Operator64141804716547111

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Class 2 Truck - Machinery/ Spray Operator

Ranfurly Orchard Services is an orchard contracting business that operates throughout the BOP region. We pride ourselves in providing a high quality, reliable service to our customers and a fast paced, enjoyable environment for our team to work in. We are currently looking for Class 2 (Truck)/ Machinery operators to join the team - Full time and Casual roles available. The Role - You will be part of a small team of operators completing a variety of tasks for our client base. Our core business is canopy spraying but we also weed spray, mow, mulch throughout the year as well. During kiwifruit harvest we provide transport services so there is an opportunity for obtaining your heavy truck licences (class 4/5). Yard Locations - Te Puke/ Te Puna Pay Rate - $30-35 per hour plus Holiday pay Hours - Full time hours Work is weather dependent - Due to this we do operate Mon - Sun at certain times of the year Key Requirements Good Attitude Reliable and self-motivated Be a Team player Class 2 Licence (preferred but will help the right candidate) Machinery experience Represent Ranfurly professionally at all times Adhere to Company and Client H&S Policies Complete Paperwork (Logbooks, Dockets, Run Sheets) If this role appeals to you or someone you know.. Give me a call or txt on 027 407 1221 to discuss further.

Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand

NZ$30-35/hour

Business Development and Technical Manager63667617755651112

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Business Development and Technical Manager

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.

Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary