Block Supervisor

About the role

Heywood Orchards is seeking a proactive Block Supervisor to take ownership of a designated orchard block in Motueka. You will lead daily operations, manage machinery and staff, and ensure safety, productivity and compliance across all orchard activities.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and care for orchard machinery and tools.
• Conduct safe, timely spray applications and keep accurate spray records.
• Perform orchard maintenance such as disease removal and young‑tree training.
• Lead, supervise and train field teams, including RSE and seasonal workers.
• Host daily briefings to communicate goals, safety messages and team updates.
• Support orchard development projects like hail‑netting, irrigation and infrastructure upkeep.
• Attend weekly planning meetings with the Pipfruit Manager and maintain stock levels for equipment, sprays and supplies.

Required profile

• Confident communicator and leader with initiative.
• Solid hands‑on orchard or relevant industry experience.
• Organised, self‑motivated and able to lead from the front.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Required skills

• Orchard machinery operation.
• Spray application and record‑keeping.
• Equipment maintenance.

What we offer

• Opportunity to grow within a progressive, family‑owned orchard business.
• Supportive team environment that values safety, initiative and shared success.