Lab Manager

Auckland Pack and Cool Ltd – Takanini, North Island
APAC is an innovative, post-harvest facility which packs and cool-stores kiwifruit for export and distribution by Zespri International Ltd.
Based at the APAC facility in Takanini and reporting to the Post Harvest Business Manager & Client Services Manager, you will be leading the team responsible for the monitoring of kiwifruit as required by Zespri. The role will include:
Product and pest inspections (on site and on orchards)
In return we will offer:
A great team environment
Training and development opportunities
A competitive remuneration rate
We are looking for the following skills and attributes:
Excellent planning and time management skills
Well organised and disciplined with excellent attention to detail
A background in a laboratory or quality control environment – ideally in the kiwifruit or wider horticulture industry
Able to lead a team of staff (10-15) for seasonal projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to relate to and work with people from diverse backgrounds
Basic computer skills
Able to work extra and variable hours (due to the seasonal nature of the work)
Only applications with full NZ work rights and a full, clean NZ Driver's License will be considered.

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