Our client is seeking a Macadamia Manager who will be responsible for the full day-to-day management of a 400-hectare macadamia orchard spread across two farms. This includes executing all agronomic programs, coordinating irrigation, managing pest and disease control, supervising labor teams, overseeing harvest logistics, and maintaining farm equipment and infrastructure. The manager is expected to ensure optimal orchard health and productivity, maintain accurate records, and communicate regularly to the Management Team, aligning field operations with broader strategic and sustainability goals.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement daily and weekly farm programs across both sites.

• Monitor orchard health, irrigation efficiency, and pest/disease risk.

• Execute nutrient programs, ground preparation, and spray schedules.

• Coordinate labor teams for pruning, slashing, and harvest activities.

• Support machinery use, servicing, and field record keeping.

• Supervise dehusking, drying, and nut handling logistics (to be phased in).

• Contribute to data collection, compliance records, and sustainability reporting.

• Participate in training and contribute to the development of operational systems.

• Communicate regularly with the management team, applying feedback to improve outcomes.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities.

• Good communication and reporting skills.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Agriculture/horticulture preferred

• Minimum 2 years in orchard or row crop operations; macadamia experience preferred.

• Experience in supervising labor and working with agricultural machinery.

• Basic knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, and orchard operations.