Orchard Team Leader
Trinity Lands Limited – Paengaroa
At Trinity Lands, we are passionate about growing exceptional produce while creating lasting impact in our communities. Our purpose is simple but powerful: Growing to Give. Through our horticultural operations, we help fund community-run programmes that support people facing challenges and create positive outcomes across the Bay of Plenty.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Orchard Team Leader to join our team based in Paengaroa, reporting to the Production Manager.
About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for leading orchard teams through daily canopy and orchard activities while ensuring high-quality fruit production and strong team performance.
You will play a key role in coordinating work programmes, mentoring supervisors and team members, operating machinery, monitoring orchard quality, and ensuring health and safety standards are maintained at all times.
This role suits someone who enjoys working outdoors, leading people, solving problems, and contributing to a values-driven organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate day-to-day orchard canopy activities
- Support and mentor canopy supervisors and orchard staff
- Allocate workloads and monitor daily production plans
- Operate orchard machinery and support maintenance activities
- Ensure canopy and fruit quality standards are achieved
- Drive team productivity and continuous improvement
- Provide training and support to team members
- Complete daily reporting and weekly timesheet reviews
- Promote a positive team culture and resolve issues proactively
- Maintain strong health and safety practices across all operations
What We’re Looking For
You will bring:
- Minimum 3 years’ senior horticulture supervision experience
- NZQA Horticulture Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Experience operating orchard machinery
- Good planning, communication, and organisational skills
- A practical, solutions-focused approach
- A strong commitment to health and safety
Why Join Trinity Lands?
- Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that gives back to the community
- Work within a supportive and values-based team culture
- Opportunity to grow your leadership capability
- Contribute to a high-performing horticultural operation in the Bay of Plenty
If you are an experienced horticulture leader ready to make a positive impact both in the orchard and the wider community, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and cover letter
