Southern Cross Horticulture – Edgecumbe, North IslandOrchard Construction Site Leader – Southern Cross HorticultureLocation: Central/Eastern Bay of Plenty, New ZealandEmployment Type: Full-timeReports To: Assistant Construction ManagerAbout Southern Cross Horticulture:Southern Cross Horticulture is a New Zealand family-owned operation that has been planting, growing, and exporting kiwifruit for more than 40 years. Today, Southern Cross Horticulture is one of New Zealand's largest and most successful orchard developers and producers of SunGold (G3 Kiwifruit). For more information, visit: www.southerncrosshorticulture.co.nz.Our mission is to create and manage the best kiwifruit orchards in the world. This serves our purpose of enhancing the lives of our team, customers, shareholders, and community. We pride ourselves on our core values: Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork, Relationships, and Attitude.About the Role:As an Orchard Construction Site Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of orchard technicians to ensure that our orchard infrastructure is built to the highest quality standards and within specified timeframes. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about orchard construction, enjoys leading a team, and is committed to achieving excellence in all aspects of their work.Key Responsibilities:Lead and Train Teams: Effectively lead, train, and motivate a team of technicians to achieve construction tasks to high-quality standards, ensuring they adhere to build specifications and safety protocols.Orchard Infrastructure: Ensure the construction of orchard infrastructure is on time, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical build specifications.Health and Safety Compliance: Promote a culture of safety by ensuring adherence to all health and safety regulations, including onsite site check-ins, PPE use, incident reporting, and machinery pre-start checks.Resource Management: Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery, ensuring they are in good working order.Planning and Delegation: Plan and delegate orchard construction tasks as directed by the supervisor, ensuring work is carried out correctly, timely, and safely.Innovation and Efficiency: Demonstrate an innovative mindset to improve work, material, and equipment efficiency, and participate in skill improvement training.Performance Management: Develop personal development plans for each team member and ensure their adherence to company values and policies.Community Engagement: Lead participation in two or more community events annually to support our commitment to giving back.What We're Looking For:Excellence: A strong commitment to achieving high-quality results in orchard construction.Integrity: Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.Teamwork: Ability to work and lead a small team effectively.Relationships: Strong communication skills to build positive relationships with team members and stakeholders.Attitude: A positive, above-the-line mindset with a passion for personal growth.Orchard Construction Experience: At least 2 years of experience in orchard construction.Machinery Operation: Proficiency in machinery operation with over 1 year of elevated working platform experience.Physically fit and capable of working outdoors.Valid NZ driver's license and legal right to work in New Zealand.Proficient in English communication and able to pass pre-employment testing.What We Offer:Competitive salary package.Excellent career opportunities for growth and advancement within a leading horticulture company.Ongoing training and professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge.A supportive and dynamic work environment that values its employees.If you are passionate about orchard construction, thrive in a high-performance environment, align with our values, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a company that values excellence and its employees, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today with your CV and cover letter and join a world-class team!Applications close on 15 October 2024.Apply for the role via Seek or visit: www.southerncrosshorticulture.co.nz
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