Orchard Supervisor

Grow your career with a rewarding leadership role in a key Northland kiwifruit region.

We’re looking for two Orchard Supervisors to join our Northland orchard team, based primarily at our orchards around Kerikeri.

If you're passionate about horticulture, enjoy working with people and are an experienced supervisor, then this could be the opportunity for you.

This is a full-time, permanent position reporting to the Orchard Manager. The role is based on a 40-hour work week, usually worked Monday to Friday, with additional hours and weekend work required during seasonal peak periods.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an experienced Orchard Supervisor, you’ll work closely with the Orchard Manager to supervise and coordinate day-to-day orchard operations across our kiwifruit orchards. You’ll:

· Supervise, coordinate, and support orchard teams, including RSE and seasonal workers

· Oversee the completion of orchard activities, including pruning, thinning, vine training, canopy management, irrigation, and harvesting

· Monitor work quality, productivity, and orchard standards

· Share knowledge, train new staff, and uphold high standards of work

· Assist with record-keeping, electronic timesheets, and orchard performance tracking

· Help oversee health & safety, biosecurity, and quality compliance in the field

The pay range for this role is $28.00 to $31.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll be practical, proactive, and a strong team player. You’ll bring:

· At least 3 years’ relevant horticulture or orchard experience, including team supervision responsibilities

· Hands-on experience in kiwifruit operations, such as pruning, thinning, and vine management including being able to demonstrate achieving piece rates for winter pruning

· Two or more years previous experience supervising orchard or horticulture teams

· Good knowledge of machinery and tractor operations

· Strong communication and people leadership skills

· A strong focus on health, safety, and doing the job right the first time

· Confidence working with people from a range of backgrounds

· Full driver’s licence

Relevant horticulture qualifications are beneficial but not required.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

ABOUT US

At Punchbowl, our mission is to Grow Greatness – in our people, our fruit, and our communities. We manage orchards across Auckland, North Waikato, and Northland, and operate a large seasonal packhouse and cool-store in Patumahoe.

In Northland, our orchard teams are hands-on, values-driven, and passionate about growing great fruit. We back our people with practical support, good systems, and clear communication. Our values: People Focused, Innovative, Energetic guide how we work together.

TO APPLY

If this sounds like the right next step for you, apply now with your CV and a covering letter.

Work Location: In person