Hawkes Bay Manager - Excellent Benefits Package

Hawkes Bay Regional Manager

At Croptide we are on a mission to allow growers to use the minimum water possible to achieve yield and quality targets. We are an early-stage but fast-moving NZ company, backed by tier-one Silicon Valley investors.  The Croptide sensor is a first-of-its-kind device that attaches directly to the trunk of permanent perennial crops, such as apple trees and grapevines,  to read key metrics such as water status in real-time. We are passionate about developing a product where insights derived from our sensors can help growers to make the best decisions for their crops, optimising resources and ensuring they can meet sustainability objectives. New Zealand based but with a global footprint, we strive to create an environment where our people are challenged professionally and love their work every day.

About This Role

We are seeking an independent, team-oriented Hawkes Bay Regional Manager to join our team in a role based in Hawkes Bay. This key role will involve leadership of Croptide’s commercial operation and field trials in the North Island, primarily in the Hawkes Bay region. As part of this, you will be working directly with Croptide’s commercial, research, and trial partners, such as T&G Global, Rockit, Pernod Ricard, Indevin, Zespri, and Plant and Food Research. Some travel will be required to the key regions where Croptide operates in the North Island, predominantly BoP and Auckland. Travel to regions where Croptide is active such as Marlborough, California, Washington State, Spain, France, and Italy may also be required.

We believe that a culture that puts people, safety, and quality first is imperative, along with an attitude of treading lightly with the environment. Workflow is fast-paced, team-oriented, and constantly evolving as to be expected with an early-stage technology start-up. Those looking for an easy ride need not apply. The role will entail a healthy mix of field and desktop work, with internal and external engagement, driven by a ‘customer first’ mentality. 

What You'll Do

• Responsible for leading and nurturing relationships with existing commercial and trial partners in Hawkes Bay, plus developing relationships with potential new customers. 
• Responsible for managing the operations for Croptide in Hawkes Bay, ensuring technology deployments are functioning correctly, and providing corrective action where required, with a focus on Croptide’s commercial partners. 
• The role will require engagement with all facets of the business, including both commercial, technology, and R&D. 
• Help design and coordinate research trials.
• Be a positive and engaged member of the agricultural community, attending workshops, field days, and industry events on behalf of the company, ensuring that Croptide continues to develop a well-respected position in the industry.
• The nature of a startup is that the role will evolve to suit the interests/skills of the employee… so the scope isn’t limited to what’s listed above.

What You Bring

• Experience in viticulture or orchard management, or working in a relevant role in an agriculture, horticulture or viticulture company.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally with all departments.
• Strong recognition of potential hazards and applicable controls, related to working with and around operating equipment and on-farm/orchard.
• Familiar with Google Suite and comfortable with technology, in particular working remotely.
• Must have a valid clean driver's license, a passport, and the ability to travel overseas.

Remuneration

• $80-100k+/- per annum (to be discussed)
• Employee share options scheme providing an ownership percentage of Croptide. 

Location and Work Hours

Based in Hawkes Bay with visits to BoP and Auckland, this is a full-time role involving flexible working hours to suit the candidate including potentially some weekend work, with a high level of independence and self-management. The role is to be based out of the Centre for Land and Water in Hawkes Bay. Travel to other regions including internationally may be required. 

Express interest including a CV and cover letter to [email protected] 

Website: www.croptide.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/77678547