Ready to harvest your passion for cherries and outdoor work? Join us as an Orchard Technician!
 

About the role:

We are seeking an Orchard Technician to assist the Orchard management team in providing efficient, safe and comprehensive orchard management services to assigned orchards within the greater Cromwell region.

This role will be a permanent, full-time role with 40 hours engagement per week. Hours of work will be Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm with some weekend work as agreed and per operational requirements.

About the job:

• Contribute to a well-maintained orchard and fruit production operation
• Perform mowing, crop & weed spraying, pruning/tree training and irrigation at appropriate intervals and to a high standard
• Ensure general plant, buildings, and tree maintenance
• Supervise orchard and harvest crews as directed
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
• Maintain accurate records
• Ensure all equipment and tools are maintained to specifications and are in safe working order
• Upskill in knowledge of horticultural fruit production in all facets, tree health, pest and disease recognition and response, crop nutrition requirements, tonnage and maturity estimates
• Contribute to maximising of crop yields and output as well as quality and production objectives
• Provide operational relief, within the immediate team, as and when required

About you:

• Minimum 1-2 years experience in tree fruit production or cherry specific orchard role at a supervisory level is required
• Knowledge of fruit tree planting, harvesting and handling
• Experience in operating orchard machinery ie. Tractor, Tractor implements, Hydra-ladder, quad bike
• Excellent and proactive communication skills
• Ability to manage small teams
• Be creative in problem solving
• Excellent time management and organisation skills

Please note: You must hold a valid NZ drivers licence & must be legally able to work in NZ.

About us and your benefits:

Central Orchard Management Limited offers all orchard management services and grows premium cherries for both local and offshore markets. We provide high quality service on all aspects of cherry production, including the establishment of new orchards, pruning, fertilisers and spraying, as well as complete harvest solutions. We are located in the heart of Central Otago and this is what’s in for you:

• Supportive and dynamic work environment
• Competitive wages
• Permanent employment with ongoing career development opportunities
• Environment that encourages the free flow of ideas
• A team who has your back and makes work a place you want to be everyday

If you would like to be part of a business that grows the best people as well as the best cherries, then please apply providing an up to date CV and preferably a cover letter.