Grower Supervisor Role
Job Title: Grower/Supervisor Role
Location: Whanganui / Kaitoke
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
We’re seeking an experienced Grower/Supervisor to oversee daily crop management across our hydroponic strawberry tunnels and packhouse operation.
About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing crop performance from plant establishment through to harvest. You’ll coordinate irrigation, nutrition, and pest-management schedules, supervise seasonal staff in tunnels, and ensure high-quality fruit production that meets our targets for yield, quality, and consistency.
You’ll work closely with the Site Manager and wider management team to maintain a safe, efficient, and professional site that reflects the mana of our iwi and the standards of modern horticulture.
Key Skills and Attributes
- Proven experience in commercial strawberry or berry production (hydroponic preferred)
- Strong practical knowledge of crop management, irrigation, and pest/disease control
- Confident in leading teams through training and motivating others to meet quality and productivity targets
- Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to health, safety, and food-quality standards
Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Horticulture or Agriculture (or equivalent industry training) is preferred.
- Supervisory experience within a horticultural or farm production environment
- Growsafe and First Aid certification are advantageous
Why Join Us?
At Harakeke Berries, you’ll be part of an iwi-owned business that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to a growing enterprise, and play an important role in producing premium New Zealand berries.
If you’re passionate about horticulture and thrive in a hands-on leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a team that’s growing in quality, people, and future opportunities.
Skills & Experience
Practical experience in horticulture, ideally berry or hydroponic systems
Proven supervisory or team leadership experience
Strong understanding of irrigation, nutrition, pest, and disease control
Organised and proactive with attention to detail
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Report Writing: Monthly reports to the GM Commercial on the Operation
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