Orchard Supervisor Gisborne

Enjoy working outdoors and leading teams toward real results? We’re looking for a hands-on Orchard Supervisor to take charge of orchard operations—ensuring all tasks are completed safely, on time, and to the highest standard.

Seeka is New Zealand’s largest kiwifruit producer and a leading provider of supply chain services across New Zealand and Australia. With over 35 years of innovation and excellence, we proudly supply premium produce to a growing global market.

We're now looking for an Orchard Supervisor to join our passionate team in Gisborne.

What You’ll be Doing

As an Orchard Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for guiding, monitoring, and motivating orchard teams and contractors to ensure high standards are met throughout picking, pruning, and other orchard operations. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Orchard Manager to deliver orchard programmes efficiently while upholding health and safety and Seeka’s quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and train orchard teams in picking, pruning, and other seasonal orchard tasks.
• Ensure weekly timesheets are completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Communicate daily with the Orchard Manager to coordinate work programmes.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across all orchard sites.
• Monitor plant health and identify signs of stress, disease, or pests.
• Oversee husbandry tasks and orchard operations as required.
• Assist with harvest operations alongside Orchard and Post-Harvest teams.
  

Technical Knowledge & Experience Required

• Solid understanding of orchard processes and husbandry practices.
• Proven leadership and team supervision experience, preferably in a horticultural environment.
• Familiarity with timesheet management and reporting.
• Practical knowledge of health and safety protocols in an outdoor/agricultural setting.
• Experience with seasonal work planning and coordination.
  

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Committed to high standards of compliance and best practice.
• A true team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
  

Employee Benefits

We offer comprehensive Life and Trauma insurance, along with Medical insurance through Southern Cross Wellbeing 2, to support your health and wellbeing.

Apply Now

Ready to contribute your skills and grow with New Zealand’s leading kiwifruit producer? Apply today and make a real impact in our orchard operations.

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.