September 30, 2024

VARDAAN ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Tauranga

FULL TIME

Area Managers Required

We are looking for a qualified or experienced Area Managers in our Bay of Plenty based Horticulture company. These are full time permanent positions and will consist of handling the full operations of one location of our horticulture business. You will be assigned a location which could be in Gisbourne, Bay of Plenty or Whanganui.

To be considered for this position you’ll have at least a qualification at Diploma level or higher or at least one year of relevant experience in agriculture or horticulture or management or business management. You should have excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and be able to work independently to reach goals. You must be able to multitask and will be able to complete work in set time frames.

You will be also expected to perform management tasks such as obtaining and negotiating new contracts, creating reports for work, communicating with farmers and growers, financial transactions, ordering products, HR Duties and staff management. You will be solely responsible for our business operations with other management staff reporting to and supporting you.

Key Attributes:

The desire to grow your knowledge and skills in the management field.
A strong business oriented focus and at least a Diploma level qualification in a similar subject area.
The ability to adapt, be flexible and learn quickly.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Enthusiastic about customer service excellence and the contribution you can make to the business.
The ability to work independently and without supervision.
You will need to be flexible and good at negotiations.
Ability to use a computer and basic programs like Microsoft word and excel is also beneficial.

This is a full time Permanent position and successful applicant will be required to manage the business as well as its staff and other third parties.

Each Area Manager will be provided with at least 30 hours per week of work. The minimum pay is $29.66 an hour and the maximum payrate is $35 per hour.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.