Orchard farmer and manager, Kaipāmu me te kaiwhakahaere uru huarākau
Also known as
- Fruit or nut grower, orchardist, orchard operations manager, fruit production manager, pipfruit grower, citrus grower, berry grower
Orchard farmers and managers plan and manage fruit and nut production in orchards.
Duration
1:53 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$54K to $104K
Most common
$149K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Orchard farmers and managers
- usually work regular hours but may work irregular and long hours in peak seasons
- usually work outdoors in orchards, vineyards and glasshouses
- may work in all weather conditions and with hazardous chemicals
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, lead others and work well in a team
Tasks
- plan and develop orchards
- plant and grow trees and shrubs
- train and supervise workers
- organise harvesting, grading and packing of produce
- arrange sale and transport of produce
- make sure health and safety standards are met
- keep records and prepare reports
- buy machinery, equipment and farm materials
- inspect equipment regularly
- negotiate business agreements
Enterprising
Practical
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become an orchard farmer and manager and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3)
- an an intermediate certificate in horticulture
- to do an apprenticeship in horticulture
- a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4)
- to get a Growsafe certificate
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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