Lead. Deliver. Drive Performance at Scale.

We're working with a highly progressive fresh produce business seeking an outstanding Harvest Manager to take full ownership of harvest operations across a diverse and fast-paced farming enterprise.

This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a commercial operation where timing, quality, and people management are everything.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take full accountability for harvest delivery across multiple high-value crops, ensuring:

* Quality is exceptional

* Harvest windows are met

* Labour is optimised and motivated

* Costs are controlled

* Standards and compliance are maintained

You'll be working closely with a strong on-site management team across field, crop, and packhouse operations, playing a critical role in aligning harvest with commercial and production targets.

What You'll Be Responsible For

* Leading and developing a large, seasonal, multicultural workforce

* Driving harvest performance, productivity, and quality standards

* Full ownership of labour planning, allocation, and performance management

* Working closely with crop and packhouse teams to ensure seamless delivery from field to customer

* Managing harvest data, payroll inputs, and operational reporting

* Embedding a culture of continuous improvement and accountability

* Ensuring full compliance across health & safety, food safety, and workforce policies

The Cropping Environment

You'll be operating across a varied and commercially driven crop mix, including:

* Asparagus

* Blueberries

* Broccoli

* Beans

This is a business where attention to detail and pace of execution directly impact bottom-line performance.

What We're Looking For

* Proven experience in harvest or farm management within fresh produce or agriculture

* Strong track record of leading large teams in high-pressure, seasonal environments

* A hands-on, lead-from-the-front management style

* Excellent organisational and decision-making capability

* Confidence in managing performance, discipline, and workforce engagement

* Ability to interpret and act on operational data and KPIs

* Solid understanding of health & safety and compliance standards

Experience with fresh produce crops and performance-based labour systems would be a distinct advantage.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is not just a harvest role.

It's an opportunity to:

* Take full operational ownership

* Influence performance, culture, and outcomes

* Be part of a forward-thinking, commercially driven farming business

* Play a key role in delivering high-quality produce to demanding markets

Interested?

If you're ready to step into a role where you can lead from the front, drive standards, and deliver results at scale, we'd like to hear from you