Packhouse Manager

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Packhouse Manager to lead our packhouse operations and support our teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes every day.

This is a key leadership role with responsibility for people, production, compliance, and performance across the packhouse.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for the smooth day-to-day operation of the packhouse. You’ll lead and support supervisors and teams to meet production targets while maintaining quality, food safety, and health & safety standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role where clear communication, strong people management, and operational decision-making are critical.

Your mahi will include:

• Leading daily packhouse operations to maximise productivity

   

   

• Meeting and actively driving performance against daily KPIs

   

   

• Planning and coordinating labour, rosters, and leave

   

   

• Communicating daily pack plans and production requirements

   

   

• Supervising, coaching, and developing team members

   

   

• Ensuring all staff are trained, inducted, and clear on expectations

   

   

• Maintaining compliance with BRC, food safety, hygiene, and PPE standards

   

   

• Ensuring accurate traceability and production records

   

   

• Collaborating with other Packhouse Managers, Operations, and Packaging teams

   

   

• Attending production meetings and daily HAKA meetings

   

   

• Identifying issues on the line and implementing timely corrective action

   

   

You’re a people-focused operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. You’re calm under pressure, confident making decisions, and able to motivate teams to achieve strong results while maintaining high standards.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in post-harvest or packhouse operations (desirable)

   

   

• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills

   

   

• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability

   

   

• Sound judgement and problem-solving capability

   

   

• The ability to plan, prioritise, and manage competing demands

   

   

• A commitment to quality, Health & Safety, and compliance

   

   

• Confidence working with production systems, KPIs, and reporting

   

   

Trevelyan’s provides quality growing, picking, packing, and coolstore services for kiwifruit and avocado growers, operating from state-of-the-art facilities in Te Puke.

We are guided by our values, Respect Our People, Work Smart, and Tread Lightly, and are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

Ngā painga | What’s on offer

• A leadership role in a large, values-led organisation

   

   

• The opportunity to lead and develop operational teams

   

   

• A supportive, collaborative leadership environment

   

   

• The chance to influence safety, quality, and performance outcomes

   

   

We’re committed to EEO and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re ready to lead packhouse operations and make a meaningful impact, apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.