Are you someone who thrives under pressure, loves working with technology, and can make fast, confident decisions? This could be your next move.
At T&G Global, we’re passionate about growing healthier futures. Our Whakatu Packhouse is a fast paced, high performing environment, and we’re looking for an Operations Technician to take a key seat in the heart of our operation, the Control Room.
This is not your average operations role, this is the “hot seat.”
You’ll be responsible for managing real time packhouse operations, balancing multiple inputs, and making quick decisions to keep production flowing efficiently.
From coordinating fruit flow and staff allocation to monitoring machinery and responding to live production challenges, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Overseeing and optimising packhouse production from the Control Room
Managing multiple inputs (radio, team communication, system data) in real time
Monitoring sizer performance, fruit flow, and packing priorities
Adjusting production settings to meet quality and customer specifications
Responding to alarms, faults, and production issues quickly and effectively
Coordinating with supervisors, quality, logistics, and production teams
Ensuring accurate system inputs across Compac and SAP
Supporting continuous improvement and off-season optimisation projects
Proven ability to perform under pressure and make fast decisions
Strong multitasking skills, you can juggle multiple priorities with ease
Confidence working in a highly communicative, fast-paced environment
Solid computer skills, particularly with Excel and operational systems
A technical mindset with the ability to learn machinery and systems quickly
Highly regarded:
Experience in packhouse or production environments
Knowledge of Compac sizer machinery or similar automated systems
Control room or operations coordination experience
Competitive hourly rate
Structured shift patterns across day
Opportunity for overtime during peak season
Hands on experience with advanced automation and production systems
Development opportunities in leadership and technical capability
Be part of a supportive, high-performing team environment
During peak season, you’ll work longer shifts in a high energy environment. In the off-season, the focus shifts to maintenance, continuous improvement, and capability building, giving you variety and growth year round.
At T&G, we live by our mindsets:
Be Bold – push boundaries and think ahead
Do the Mahi – take ownership and deliver results
One Team – work together to win
Take Good Care – of our people, produce, and planet
Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants and any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory drug test, credit check, driver licence check, 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.
