Permanent Leading Hand - Gisborne

We're looking for a driven and dependable Leading Hand to join our Gisborne Apples team. As a Leading Hand, you'll be responsible for all aspects of in-field operations, including pest and disease, staff supervision, record keeping, and machinery tasks. You will have the opportunity to train staff on seasonal tasks, onboard new teams and assist with the general running of teams as guided by orchard management.

Live outside Gisborne? Relocation assistance + a signing bonus is on the table for the right candidate.

We're looking for someone with:
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate a team
• Ability to implement and communicate job sheets
• National Certificate in Horticulture Level 4 or equivalent experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment
• Good time management, and ability to meet daily deadlines
• A safety comes first attitude and ability to identify hazards and risks in the field
• To be familiar with pip fruit pest and disease best practices including identification and control methods

We value attitude and potential as much as experience. If you don’t tick every box but are motivated to learn and grow, we’d still like to hear from you. We’re committed to develop the right candidate.

Benefits
• Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment.
• Competitive wage
• Full-time year-round position

About Craigmore Horticulture
Craigmore NZ Limited bring investments into the agricultural sector through orchard, forestry and farming operations all over New Zealand. Our long-term aim is to be a producer of high-quality food and forest products whilst managing the land sustainably and supporting our rural communities.

Locally, Craigmore Horticulture is expanding and with new orchard acquisitions we are in growth mode! This brings great career opportunities and job security for our teams - if you’re passionate about the horticultural sector we’d love to hear from you today! As a growing business, we’re always looking at ways we can provide long-term opportunities for the right candidate.

How to Apply
Click the apply now button to submit your CV or request a position description, or email [email protected] for more information.