Job Description

About us

For over 125 years, T&G Fresh has nourished generations of Kiwis with fresh fruit and vegetables. We grow, pack, market, sell, distribute, import, and export fresh produce from our own orchards and farms, as well as from over 700 Kiwi growers.

Hinton’s Orchard is based in Alexandra and spans 120 hectares, one of New Zealand’s largest stonefruit orchards. Hinton's is a long-standing fruit growing business known for producing premium cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, and peacharines for consumers in New Zealand and across Asia.

About the Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership role supporting our seasonal cherry harvest. Working closely with the Lead Cherry Supervisor and other supervisors, you'll help coordinate harvest teams, maintain fruit quality standards, and ensure daily productivity targets are achieved.

You'll play a key role in creating a positive team environment while helping deliver high-quality fruit from orchard to packhouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise seasonal cherry harvest teams and support daily harvest operations
• Monitor fruit quality and ensure cherries are harvested to the required standards
• Record harvest and quality information using orchard systems and apps
• Work closely with supervisors and orchard management to coordinate labour and workflow
• Promote safe work practices and maintain Health & Safety standards across the harvest team

About You

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working with people, and thrives in a busy outdoor environment.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Previous orchard, horticulture, agriculture, or seasonal harvest experience
• Experience leading, coaching, or supervising people
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Good attention to detail and a focus on fruit quality
• Physical fitness and the ability to be on your feet all day
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet harvest targets
• Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Confidence using mobile technology and learning new systems

Why Join Us?

🍒 Lead a team during one of New Zealand's most exciting cherry harvests

🌄 Work outdoors in the stunning Central Otago region

🤝 Be part of a supportive and experienced leadership team

📈 Build your leadership and horticulture skills

🚜 Play a critical role in delivering a successful harvest season

Apply Now

If you're a motivated people leader who enjoys working outdoors and helping teams achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you !!

Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants and any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory security check.

We want T&G to be a place where everyone is accepted, respected and celebrated for who they are – regardless of our similarities or differences. It’s essential that everyone can be themselves and thrive, and that together we create a diverse and vibrant workplace.