Orchard Sector Manager
Rockit Story
We’re a New Zealand company taking the nutritious goodness of our unique miniature apples to the world. Rockit is an apple company with a difference. And we’re looking for a uniquely awesome person to work, live, laugh and do all sorts of different with us as we Ready. Set. Rockit into our biggest year yet!
About the Orchards
Rockit Management Services farm approx 350Ha of orchards located across the outskirts of Napier and Hastings. Our orchards contain a range of growing systems including FOPS, 2D, 2D conversions, standard and intensive spindle, mainly on M9 or CG202 root stock along with legacy blocks on 793 and 106 root stock. We operate a modern fleet of cab and cab-less New Holland tractors, lineal tower and Quantum mist sprayers with auto rate controllers and a mixed fleet of Technofruit and Nblosi mobile platforms.
About the role
This rare management opportunity for an experienced horticultural leader. At Rockit™, we’re passionate about growing apples and our people and the successful candidate will become part of our unique and industry leading team.
Duties include:
· Develop and oversee the implementation of orchard management plans
· Lead and develop staff and contractors and build a positive culture
· Ensure quality standards and health and safety requirements are met
· Manage the full range of orchard tasks and ensure efficient use of resources
· Establish effective relationships with the RMS management team, the wider business, and stakeholders
Skills and Experience Required
Applicants will ideally have:
· Extensive experience in the pip fruit industry and sound knowledge of horticultural practices
· Excellent leaderships skills with a people first mindset
· Grow Safe and Approved Handler certification
· National Certificate in Horticulture
· Strong organisation and project management skills
· Experience developing and managing budgets and business reporting
A positive attitude and flexibility regarding work hours and a full driver’s licence are essential. We pride ourselves on being a drug free environment and all potential employees will need to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Why Rockit™?
· We are a truly unique apple company, no one else is quite like Rockit™, we’re innovative and fast growing
· Competitive remuneration
· Staff wellbeing support including discounted gym membership and Birthday leave
· Health Insurance
· Company vehicle, mobile phone and other necessary tools of the trade
We embrace different, in a good way! Our teams contribute to grow, pick, pack, manage, work, live & laugh, making Rockit™ an awesome choice for you!
So, what do you say? Have we spiked your interest yet?
Applications close 24 May 2024.
Applications will be accepted from candidates that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
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