Staffing Team Leader - Nightshift

Join the Mr Apple Whanau as one of our Packhouse Team Leaders, mentoring our teams to deliver the best apples to the world.

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Do you have some leadership experience or are you looking to take the next step in your post-harvest career?

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We are preparing for our 2025 season and have two-night shift leadership roles available. This role requires strong attention to detail with administrative functions and pastoral care responsibilities. You will take on the in-team HR support role, ensuring people are on time and paid for their work each week. You will start on a seasonal contract, with the potential to move to permanent employment.

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What you’ll be doing:

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• Pastoral Care: Support and guide team members, helping them adjust to their roles while being mindful of their personal needs.

• Staffing: Plan and ensure staffing targets are met daily.

• Payroll Time & Attendance: Ensure all staff clock in at the start of their shift and record absences according to procedure.

• Training & Compliance: Train staff and assess their competency, ensuring documentation is complete.

• Health & Safety: Promote and follow health and safety policies and procedures.

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What you’ll bring:

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• People Skills: Communicate clearly and help and train team members.

• Computer literate: Comfortable learning new skills

• Team Player: Work well with others and collaborate effectively.

• Attention to Detail: Be accurate and proficient with admin and payroll tasks.

• Adaptability: Stay calm and handle pressure well.

• Confidence: Lead disciplinary actions and toolbox meetings.

• Experience: Previous packhouse experience is a plus, but not required.

• Must have the right to work in New Zealand and be able to pass pre-employment screening and checks.

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What we offer:

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• Potential to move into a permanent opportunity.

• Full or part-time hours (night shift) depending on what you are seeking.

• Meet and work with extraordinary people.

• Opportunities to learn, grow, and impact change.

• Work in a multicultural environment with people from all over the world.

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If you are keen to join us and take the next step in your career, please apply now!

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