Greenhouse Technician

The opportunity:

LeaderBrand is one of New Zealand’s leading fresh produce companies, growing quality crops across the Gisborne region. We’re looking for an experienced Greenhouse Technician to join our team. This is a hands-on role helping keep our irrigation systems, machinery and crops running smoothly.

What you’ll be doing:

• Setting up, maintaining and monitoring irrigation equipment and systems
• Monitoring soil moisture, crop growth and plant health, and adjusting irrigation as needed
• Recording data on irrigation schedules, soil moisture and crop performance
• Preparing production application reports, daily growth forecasts and harvest volume forecasts
• Operating and maintaining tractors, electric harvesting and electric vacuum equipment safely and efficiently
• Carrying out routine repairs and maintenance on equipment and machinery
• Following all health and safety procedures

To be successful, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification or higher in agriculture, business studies or similar
• Experience with data analysis and producing forecast reports
• Proven experience working in a similar role including irrigation systems, crop monitoring
• Good knowledge of safe work practices

Apply now:

Recruitment for this role is being managed by People Plus Ltd on behalf of LeaderBrand. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close 12 noon, Friday 11 August.