Production Assistant

• Supervise and coordinate daily farm activities (pickers and general workers)
  
• Assign tasks and ensure output aligns with productivity targets and standards
  
• Provide training on harvesting, pruning, planting, and maintenance
  
• Monitor quality and productivity, providing hands-on support when needed
  

• Blueberry harvesting and quality selection
  
• Pruning, planting, and trellising
  
• Irrigation setup and monitoring
  
• Fertilizer and crop protection application (as trained)
  
• Conduct regular field inspections to identify plant health or irrigation issues
  

• Assist with daily and weekly planning of farm operations
  
• Monitor yields, harvest volumes, and labour performance
  
• Maintain accurate production records and timesheets
  
• Support coordination between field and packing operations
  

• Ensure proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment
  
• Monitor inventory levels (fertilizers, trays, irrigation materials)
  
• Report breakdowns and assist in resource efficiency
  

• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
  
• Ensure proper PPE usage and safe work practices
  
• Report risks and maintain basic compliance records
  

Requirements

• Certificate VI, Diploma, or Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field
  
• Basic knowledge of farm management systems and Microsoft Office
  
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in farm production (preferably soft fruit or low chill varieties)
  
• Exposure to full crop production cycle (land preparation to harvesting and maintenance)
  

• Knowledge of crop production, irrigation, and pest control
  
• Ability to monitor farm conditions and troubleshoot issues
  
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  

• Effective team supervision and communication
  
• Strong interpersonal and people-management skills
  
• Adaptability to weather and seasonal demands
  
• Detail-oriented and results-driven
  
• Ability to perform under pressure
  

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic agricultural environment
  
• Hands-on experience with premium crop production
  
• Career growth within a professional farming operation