Macadamia Farm Manager

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Macadamia Farm Manager to take responsibility for the operations and management of a macadamia orchard. The successful candidate must have strong hands-on agricultural experience combined with leadership and management capabilities to ensure optimal production, quality, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:
Overall management of macadamia orchard operations, from planting and establishment to harvesting and post-harvest handling.
Manage irrigation programmes
Manage soil health and nutrition programmes
Manage pest and disease management (IPM) programmes and safe application of chemicals and biological controls.
Plan and oversee orchard maintenance activities.
Supervise harvesting operations, ensuring quality standards, correct timing, yield optimisation, and minimal losses.
Manage labour teams – approx. 150
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and maintain high standards of workplace safety.
Maintain accurate farm records, including irrigation logs, spray records, fertiliser applications, yield data, labour records, and equipment maintenance schedules.

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Required Skills and Experience:
• Proven experience managing macadamia orchards
• Strong knowledge of:
Irrigation systems, operation, and maintenance
Soil fertility management and plant nutrition programmes
Pest and disease identification and control methods
Orchard maintenance and harvesting practices
Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience supervising farm teams.
Good understanding of chemical handling, application techniques, and safety standards.
Experience with farm record-keeping systems and basic farm management software.
Practical problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to farm management.
Good communication skills and the ability to work with different stakeholders.

Qualifications:
• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field (advantageous).
• Agri Certifications (an added advantage).

 Personal Attributes:
• Strong work ethic and high level of responsibility.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.