
Grower Manager Berry
Mills Recruitment Limited
Listing on KiwiQuest Jobs
Agriculture & Farm Work$38.0 - 42.0/h1 month ago
Waimate, Christchurch & Canterbury, New Zealand
Work Style
Physical6/10
Social8/10
Technical7/10
Creative5/10
Outdoor6/10
Pace6/10
Structure7/10
Pressure7/10
Travel3/10
Hours7/10
Description
Senior management role overseeing hydroponic berry production operations for a rapidly expanding horticultural business.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of hydroponic berry production
- Monitoring and optimising crop health, yield, and quality
- Leading and supporting supervisors and seasonal team leaders
- Workforce planning aligned to crop cycles and production targets
- Maintaining high standards across food safety, quality, and compliance
- Supporting health & safety and operational best practice
- Working closely with the General Manager on performance reporting
Requirements
- 3-5+ years experience in horticulture with berries, tomatoes, or soft fruit crops
- Experience in greenhouses, nurseries, or protected cropping systems
- Strong understanding of crop health, plant nutrition, and yield optimisation
- Emerging leadership experience with confidence to lead teams
- Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused mindset
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Full International Drivers License
Benefits
- Competitive salary package based on experience
- Potential sponsorship offered in the future
- Senior leadership pathway role
- Modern, high-tech growing environment
- Part of rapidly expanding horticultural business
- Clear progression pathway to future senior leadership
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