Glasshouse Supervisor

Staff supervision, helping to organise delegation of staff and the smooth running of Glasshouse operations. Overseeing tasks such as picking and twisting & pruning, guiding team performance to a high level to meet daily targets. Ensuring staff are keeping good practices with Glasshouse equipment, reporting into Glasshouse Management and Maintenance teams where necessary. Monitoring crop health and communicating with our Glasshouse Technical team. Mixing fertilisers and keeping records of growing media moisture levels. Maintaining housekeeping and general cleanliness on-site. Moving equipment across the site for operational requirements or maintenance. Living by our company values in the workplace. Upholding high standards for all Health and Safety practices.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

3+ years of supervisory horticultural experience. Current driver license is essential. GrowSafe certification is desirable. Horticultural qualifications would be advantageous. A current forklift license would be helpful but training can be provided. Happy to work long hours in the heat and humidity of a glasshouse. Comfortable leading with empathy in teams with diverse cultural backgrounds – an understanding of the culture in Kiribati would be advantageous, as would speaking I-Kiribati. You will be required to do some weekend work, work some statutory holidays and be flexible with working hours to meet the demands of peak production and work cycles. You must be keen to learn, a practical thinker and show initiative. Able to lead, train, and supervise staff, including those where English is a second language. You will be living in New Zealand, either permanent resident or New Zealand Citizen