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We’re working with a well-established horticulture business delivering high quality orchard developments across the Bay of Plenty.

We’re looking for a Drainage Supervisor to take ownership of drainage and water management across the multiple Orchards and new development areas. This team sits alongside, but separate to the existing horticulture side of the business, working closely with our construction crews to get orchards set up right from day one.

If you’ve got a background in drainage, ideally across land development, and you enjoy being out on-site and leading from the front, this is a role where you can make a real impact.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for organising and overseeing a small crew of 1-3 people where you will be driving the digger and in the trenches with the team, leading from the front. 

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Working alongside the Orchard and Construction teams on new orchard developments
• Supervising drainage install – pipe laying, trenching, outfalls, and water control
• Ongoing maintenance and upgrades to existing drainage systems
• Keeping an eye on water flow, problem areas, and fixing issues early
• Coordinating crew, machinery, and contractors to get the job done
• Making sure work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Communicating with other teams on-site to keep things running smoothly

This is a hands-on role – you’ll be out on site most days, however, you’ll have the ability to schedule, plan and report back on the performance of this business unit.

About You
You’ll likely come from a drainage, civil, or earthworks background and will be comfortable taking the lead. Ideally you will have a strong working knowledge and understanding of the agriculture or Horticulture sectors.

What we’re looking for:

• Solid experience in drainage and civil works
• Confidence supervising crews and running jobs day-to-day
• Good understanding of levels, fall, and water movement
• Can read plans and set work up properly
• Practical, problem-solving mindset
• Takes pride in doing a job properly
• Strong focus on health and safety
• Full NZ driver’s license 

To Apply

To find out more about this opportunity, please apply online or contact:
Darren A'Court; Darren@Dunesconsulting.co.nz or 021 246 6013

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