Crop Operations Lead Hand
Job Outline
We are currently seeking a motivated, hands-on individual to be boots on the ground at our Pukekohe Farm. You will focus on all aspects of crop production and operations working closely with the Operations Manager. This is a key lead hand role which has a core focus on growing fresh vegetable crops from garden gate to dinner plate.
About The Role
This role is best suited to someone who brings bags of farming experience and is motivated by large scale production. This opportunity provides you with a real platform to develop in a field where you are often the market leader.
With this role you will support various departments of cropping including planning, operations, planting, harvesting and distribution.
Attractive benefits program including a paid day off on your birthday, and amazing long service recognition for those that go the distance.
We offer a great supportive company culture, and importantly a place where you can grow, learn and challenge yourself.
About You
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Operations Manager to align farming strategies and planning.
- Assist with day-to-day operations in growing, harvest and post-harvest.
- Support accurate crop volume and estimates.
- Assist with scheduling harvest operations to meet daily and weekly targets.
- Ensure efficient productivity in harvest and streamline operations in and out of post-harvest.
- Cultivation and harvest of high-quality crops at the required spec.
- Uphold our commitment to progressive and sustainable farming practices.
- Assist with equipment movements associated with fresh crop harvest and operations.
- Assist with leading and motivating a dedicated team of farm staff, encouraging a positive and collaborative work environment.
Qualifications
- NZ Class 1 drivers Licence
- Minimum of 10 years proven experience in farm operations, preferably in a similar setting
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Sound knowledge of vegetable crop production, ideally in Broccoli and Lettuce
- Great organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to motivate and lead to achieve targets.
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to work
We offer
- A full-time position 40-50 hours per week
- Opportunity to operate within an often unique and diverse range of cropping operations, focusing on scale, technology and innovation.
- Training, support, exposure and plenty of growth
- Vehicle, phone and other essentials
- Competitive wage
- Paid Birthday leave after first year service.
- Staff EAP support program
- Great Staff benefits and rewards.
Successful applicants must pass drug testing as part of the pre-employment process, be a New Zealand resident or hold a valid work visa and provide proof of vaccinations.