Orchard Support Manager

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

Are you someone with in-depth horticulture industry knowledge and expertise in the contractual frameworks governing orchard leases, management, and development agreements? Are you an efficient organiser who excels in the timely and accurate completion of key administrative tasks? Then you might be the perfect fit for this opportunity.We're New Zealand's largest kiwifruit producer and a leading provider of supply chain services across New Zealand and Australia. With over 35 years of growth, innovation, and excellence, Seeka is proud to deliver world-class produce to a growing global market.We're now looking for an Orchard Support Manager to join our dynamic team.In this vital role, you'll provide high-level commercial and operational support to our Orchard Division, ensuring seamless collaboration between Orchard Managers, Client Relationship Managers, and growers across our leased, managed, and long-term leased orchard portfolio. You'll be responsible for interpreting and communicating contractual agreements, supporting grower meetings, and delivering timely, accurate reporting to help drive orchard performance.What You'll Be Doing

Interpreting and clearly communicating lease, management, and development agreements to internal teams and growers.
Supporting Client Relationship Managers and Orchard Managers during grower meetings, including presenting performance and financial information.
Coordinating meetings between growers, CRMs, and orchard managers to ensure transparent communication and informed decision-making.
Compiling and distributing monthly reports on orchard performance, budget-to-actuals analysis, and key insights.
Assisting with orchard performance data analysis, contractor compliance audits, and pollination operations.
Providing strategic and administrative support to the Orchard Commercial Manager and General Manager - Orchards as required.
Contributing to special projects and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within orchard operations.

Technical Knowledge & Experience Required

Industry experience in horticulture, kiwifruit, or the primary sector.
Proven understanding of commercial agreements, contractual frameworks, and financial reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting tools.
Commercially minded and have good understanding of financial impacts and business goals.

Personal Attributes

Excellent planning, time management, and organisational capabilities.
Strong relationship management and presentation skills.
Problem solver who can think critically and see the bigger picture.
Self-driven, adaptable, and resilient with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and achieving business goals.

Who is Seeka?Focused on orchard-to-market excellence, Seeka is an integrated horticultural and produce company that grows, processes, distributes, and markets high-quality produce to world markets.At Seeka, we work hard, and we have fun. Our brand values represent us and who we aspire to be: Founded on Relationships, Quality Obsession, Inspirational People, Growing Sustainable Futures, Independently Ingenious, Safety Always.Ready to make a real difference in orchard operations? Apply now and grow with Seeka.NZ citizens or permanent residents only.

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