Glasshouse Technician
Join our Tuakau glasshouse team as a permanent Glasshouse Technician, supporting healthy tomato crops through pest control, equipment care and hands-on horticulture work. Full training provided.
About us
For over 125 years, T&G Fresh has nourished generations of Kiwis with fresh fruit and vegetables. We grow, pack, market, sell, distribute, import and export fresh produce from our own orchards and farms, as well as from over 700 Kiwi growers.
We are New Zealand's largest producer and packer of hothouse tomatoes. These crops are grown in state-of-the-art, environmentally controlled glasshouses, across our four North Island sites, and are packaged for both local and export markets all-year round.
Our mindsets are: Do the Mahi, Be Bold, One Team and Take Good Care. Our talented team members embody these mindsets and are passionate about making a difference at T&G.
About the opportunity
We are looking for someone who is passionate about horticulture, eager to learn, and enjoys being part of a hands-on team to join our Tomato Glasshouse team based in Tuakau.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday from 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The role also includes weekend duty on a rotating basis, with each team member typically working one weekend day every 2–3 weeks. Some flexibility to work evenings may also be required to meet business needs. Rosters will be provided at least one week in advance.
Key responsibilities include;
Pest and disease control including spraying, following spray recipes to prepare the spray
Ensuring all spraying equipment is maintained and cleaned
Monitor beneficial insects and bee hives
General upkeep of keeping the glasshouse tidy
Undertake monthly stock takes and also manage any purchasing requirements
Monitor water levels, pH and general glasshouse conditions.
Complete stocktakes, manage supplies and receipt incoming goods.
Operating a forkhoist and ensure team members are adhering to correct procedures when operating a forkhoist
Maintain a safe, clean workplace and follow all Health & Safety procedures.
This is a busy role encompassing other related duties, so a flexibility and a good attitude is what we need!
About you
You will have a keen interest in Horticulture and assist the Grower Manager with the day to day running of the site. Being flexible to adapt to the job requirements and hours of work is key, and have a positive attitude with the eagerness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. You could be a landscaper, farm worker or have worked in a horticulture role previously.
You will have the following attributes and skills:
A tertiary qualification in Horticulture (preferred) or relevant experience or keen desire to learn - We are open to training the right candidate who brings passion and curiosity
Full Driver's license (essential)
Exposure to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) process and spray experience (Desirable)
An F endorsed forkhoist license with OSH certificate (preferred)
Proficiency in using computer and iPad
Communication and comprehension skills
Ability to follow safety frameworks and company standards
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Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants, we are not able to sponsor visa applications for this position. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory drug test and security check.
We want T&G to be a place where everyone is accepted, respected and celebrated for who they are – regardless of our similarities or differences. It’s essential that everyone can be themselves and thrive, and that together we create a diverse and vibrant workplace.
- Team
- Growing
- Location
- Tuakau
- Employment type
- Full-time
Colleagues
Grow your career with us
Help us grow healthier futures, and your own too.
At T&G, you do more than join a company. You grow healthier futures. Not only your own future, but everyone and everything around you – your whānau, community and our natural environment.
This single purpose – to grow healthier futures – is what gets us out of bed every morning and why we do what we do.
How we make this happen is through our 2,000+ people. It takes a diverse range of great people, united by our energy, care, creativity and drive, to grow, distribute and sell delicious fresh fruit and vegetables to Kiwis and consumers around the world. And with our incredible 124-year history, we’re passionate about growing an even stronger and better T&G for generations to come.
If you’d like to be part of our exciting journey, come and join us. We offer unlimited opportunities to grow your future with us.
About T&G Global
Our story began more than 125 years ago as Turners and Growers, a fruit auction business in Auckland. Today, as T&G, our fresh, delicious produce nourishes people in more than 60 countries around the world. Together, we’re united in growing healthier futures.