Summary: This key leadership role supports the Orchard Manager in both long-term and day-to-day orchard operations, requiring strong planning, communication, and technical skills to achieve excellence in high-value crop production. Highlights: 1. Key leadership role supporting orchard operations 2. Engaging and inspiring orchard teams 3. Developing staff capability and ensuring biosecurity Willisbrook Orchards is a well-established, horticultural company situated close to Richmond, Nelson, growing 60 hectares of apples and kiwifruit. The 2IC is a key leadership role, supporting the Orchard Manager, in both longer-term, and the day-to-day operations of the orchard. This role requires the ability to plan orchard operations; clear communication with staff and stakeholders; commitment to excellence; and the technical ability to achieve that excellence. The 2IC is crucial to high-standard orchard operations that create a high-value crop: in crop protection; in tree and vine management; and in managing harvest for optimum outcomes. Key responsibilities include: * Deputise for Orchard Manger as required * Day-to-day leadership of orchard teams creating a positive culture by engaging and inspiring teams * Tasks as allocated by the Orchard Manager * Oversee harvest operations * Manage platform-based operations (pruning, thinning and harvest) * Health and Safety representative * Assist in staff development to grow capability * Biosecurity lead You'll be an enthusiastic and skilled person, who is motivated to achieve excellent results whilst developing the team. You will also possess: * Strong operational and technical expertise in growing apples * Proven management and leadership experience * Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships at all levels * Knowledge and experience in managing staff * Ability to organize, prioritise, and manage daily work effectively * Ideally, a tertiary qualifications in horticulture and/or 6+ years of proven experience in the fruit growing sector
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
