Do you have a passion for horticulture and want to take the next step in your horticulture career? Do you love working with people? Do you want to work for a growing business? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!

Genesis Nurseries is one of the country’s leading fruit tree growers, with over 30 years’ experience growing stone and pip fruit trees from our open ground nursery bases near Cambridge in the Waikato.

This is a full-time permanent position based in Hawkes Bay.

Reporting to our Lead Supervisor this position will work alongside our existing Nursery Supervisors with responsibility for a variety of tasks including some of the following:

• Coordinating and supervising daily activities to ensure tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.

• Managing the performance of field workers to ensure work is completed to agreed specifications.

• Oversee quality control processes including tree counts, grading, and identifying pests/diseases.

• Maintaining a safe working environment and implementing H&S procedures across all activities.

• Working alongside the other permanent employees in the areas of despatch and planting.

• Tractor, forklift, and machinery operating skills are required.

• Keeping up to date with new practices, technology, and nursery techniques.

You will have:

• Minimum six months experience working in production horticulture.

• Horticulture qualifications or the desire to study towards them.

• Proven leadership ability and experience managing teams.

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to relate to a wide range of people.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Good time management skills, ability to plan and co-ordinate seasonal work.

A heads up - as our trees are typically small, the role will require a good deal of bending!

Remuneration commensurate with experience ($28 - $32.00 per hour)

Usual hours of work Monday – Friday 7am – 4:30pm (minimum 30 hours per week)

This is an excellent opportunity to drive your career forward with a business that likes to take action and is growing.

Applicants for this role must have NZ residency or a valid work visa. Pre-employment drug and police check required.

Please apply here or send enquiries to georgia.rogers@bakertillysr.nz