Summary: Seeking an experienced Orchard Manager to lead a family kiwifruit operation, focusing on strong people leadership, driving production, and ensuring efficient, high-standard operations. Highlights: 1. Lead and develop orchard staff and seasonal teams 2. Drive production, quality, and growing performance 3. Contribute to a values-based business with a focus on people The P & M Anstis Trust is seeking an Orchard Manager to lead the 60+ ha family kiwifruit operation in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. This role would suit someone who has strong people leadership capability, and a track record of delivering strong production and growing results. You will be responsible for leading teams, driving orchard performance, and ensuring day-to-day operations are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. The business is values-led, with a strong focus on: Integrity | Growth | Productivity | Respect About the Role As Orchard Manager, you will take responsibility for the planning, coordination, and delivery of orchard operations that are largely carried out in house. You will lead people well, build accountability within the team, and ensure the orchard continues to achieve strong production outcomes. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both practical orchard knowledge and the ability to get the best out of people. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: - Leading, supporting, and developing orchard staff and seasonal teams - Planning and managing day-to-day orchard operations - Driving production, quality, and growing performance - Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to best-practice standards - Building a positive team culture based on respect, accountability, and clear communication - Supporting continuous improvement across people, systems, and orchard outcomes About You You will be someone who: - Understands seasonal orchard operations and production requirements - Has strong leadership skills and can bring people with you - Communicates clearly and builds trust with staff, contractors, and stakeholders - Takes ownership of results and follows through on commitments - Is focused on growing people, productivity, and orchard performance - Leads with integrity and treats people with respect - Is currently eligible to live and work in New Zealand The Right Fit This business is looking for someone who does more than manage tasks. They want a leader who can help grow the business, grow the team, and grow strong production results. You will align with the values of: Integrity – doing what you say you will do and leading with honesty. Growth – looking for ways to improve people, systems, and results. Productivity – focusing effort on the work that delivers strong outcomes. Respect – valuing people, relationships, and the contribution of the team. Why Apply? This is a great opportunity for an experienced Orchard Manager who wants to take ownership, lead a capable team, and contribute to a values-based kiwifruit business with a strong focus on performance and people. To apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining any orchard management experience, leadership approach, and production results. Applications close on Jul 10, 2026.
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
