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.
1:53 mins
Your pay could be
$49K
Lower
$60K to $99K
Most common
$152K
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
- Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
- Compile operational data.
- Maintain operational records.
- Manage orchard operations.
- Analyse financial records to improve budgeting or planning.
- Determine resource needs.
- Develop emergency response plans or procedures.
- Develop agricultural methods.
- Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks.
- Prepare reports related to compliance matters.
You 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 (General) (Level 3)
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Fruit 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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