Crop farmer and manager, Kaiahuwhenua me te kaiwhakahaere huangakai
Also known as
- Crop manager, field crop grower, flower grower, horticultural contractor, mixed crop farmer, vegetable grower, grape grower
Crop farmers and managers plan and oversee plant crop production on farms and in hothouses.
Duration
2:05 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$51K to $94K
Most common
$134K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Crop farmers and managers
- usually work irregular and long hours in peak seasons, including evenings and weekends
- usually work on farms in glasshouses or packhouses and may travel locally
- may work in all weather conditions and with hazardous chemicals
- may do physically demanding work
- need to lead others, work well in a team and be safety conscious
Tasks
- plan which crops to grow
- plant seeds and check crop growth
- make sure crops are watered and fertilised
- manage sprinkler systems and frost protection
- arrange picking, grading and transport
- train and supervise workers and contractors
- buy seeds, fertiliser and farm supplies
- maintain and repair farm equipment
- keep production and financial records
- make sure all regulations are followed
Enterprising
Practical
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- experience in similar work
- to do entry training in horticulture
- a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5)
- a New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Level 5)
- a Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture)
- a Bachelor of Agriculture
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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