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Head Grower Manager - Auckland, New Zealand

Job Description: 

T&G (Covered Crops) is New Zealand’s largest producer, marketer and packer of hothouse tomatoes. These crops are grown in state-of-the-art environmentally controlled glasshouses in the North Island. The products are packaged for both local and export markets 52 weeks of the year.

We are currently seeking an outstanding Head Grower Manager based in Tuakau, Auckland, to lead our growing operation of 20+ Hectares. This role will be responsible for managing and leading all aspects of the Glasshouse growing operations to ensure key crop objectives are achieved.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a positive working team who have ambitions to really grow the business, through increased consumer demand, export opportunities and category development, while at the same time enjoying the benefits of being part of the wider T&G network.

The role of Head Grower Manager is responsible and accountable for the delivery of financial objectives through the growing operation. Your exceptional leadership skills and technical expertise is critical to ensuring the financial objectives of the business unit are met.

This role is challenging and rewarding, requiring a top performer with the following profile:

  • Horticulture qualification and/or 7+ years industry experience in a tomato growing role
  • A sound understanding of the horticulture industry
  • A desire and knowledge to growing high yielding high quality tomatoes 
  • High degree of computer literacy
  • Ability to lead a team of Grower Managers and motivate a large, diverse and regionally spread team
  • Excellent planning and organizing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Capability to quickly identify and resolve issues
  • A willingness to share knowledge
  • A commitment to improving and training the growing team

As the Head Grower Manager you will be responsible for leading several growing sites and providing guidance on irrigation, heating and other technical aspects of growing tomatoes, so experience in these areas is essential.

Drive, energy, openness and honesty along with a sense of humor together with the strong and positive attributes of an achiever will be the key to success in this position.

 

Compensation/Salary: 
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