Assistant Orchard Production Supervisor, Nelson

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Hiring for Aporo Orchards Ltd

Assistant Orchard Production Supervisor

  • Posted 3d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Starting at $28 /hr


Nelson

Job Description

The primary role is to assist the Owners with the daily operations of the orchard

Key leadership relationships will involve working with the Managing Director, permanent and seasonal staff, contractors, and advisors


Job Tasks will include:


  • Running seasonal teams for thinning, harvesting, and pruning
  • Quality Control Checks
  • Communicating and supporting co-workers with English as a second language
  • Tractor spraying
  • Operating and maintaining other machinery and equipment
  • Young tree and irrigation management
  • Hail Net Machine Operator
  • Sheep Work
  • Staff Welfare Health & Safety Representative


Any other duty relevant to the successful operation of the orchard that may be required

Applications to be in by Friday 23 October 2026


Job Requirements


  • Drug-free, full licence, & leadership experience.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Hail Net Machine Operator
  • Operating and maintaining machinery
  • Quality Control Checks
  • Tractor spraying

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Staff Welfare Health & Safety

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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