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.
We are New Zealand's largest producer and packer of hothouse tomatoes. These crops are grown in state-of-the-art, environmentally controlled glasshouses, across our four North Island sites, and are packaged for both local and export markets all-year round.
Our mindsets are: Do the Mahi, Be Bold, One Team and Take Good Care. Our talented team members embody these mindsets and are passionate about making a difference at T&G.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about horticulture, eager to learn, and enjoys being part of a hands-on team to join our Tomato Glasshouse team based in Tuakau.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday from 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The role also includes weekend duty on a rotating basis, with each team member typically working one weekend day every 2–3 weeks. Some flexibility to work evenings may also be required to meet business needs. Rosters will be provided at least one week in advance.
Key responsibilities include;
This is a busy role encompassing other related duties, so a flexibility and a good attitude is what we need!
You will have a keen interest in Horticulture and assist the Grower Manager with the day to day running of the site. Being flexible to adapt to the job requirements and hours of work is key, and have a positive attitude with the eagerness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. You could be a landscaper, farm worker or have worked in a horticulture role previously.
You will have the following attributes and skills:
Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants, we are not able to sponsor visa applications for this position. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory drug test and 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.
Our story began over125 years ago as Turners and Growers, and today as T&G Global, we help grow healthier futures for people around the world.
Located in 13 countries, our team of 2,000 people both grow and partner with over 1,200 growers to market, sell and distribute nutritious fresh produce to customers and consumers in over 60 countries. As kaitiaki, we do this guided by kaitiakitanga. For us, this means we treat the land, people, produce, resources, and community with the greatest of respect and care, as guardians of their future.
