Farm Manager
Farm Manager
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Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic Labasa-based Farm Manager to join our team immediately. This is a rare opportunity for a hands-on manager to establish a new commercial agricultural operation in Vanua this fast-paced role you will oversee daily farm operations supervise a dedicated team manage resources efficiently and drive continuous improvements to enhance crop yield quality and sustainability. Were looking for someone with strong agricultural expertise management experience and the drive to make an immediate tangible impact. If you are ready to lead innovate and shape the future of our farm operations we want to hear from you.
What You Will be Doing:
- Manage and supervise daily farming operations including planting irrigation fertilization crop protection and harvesting activities
- Identify local talent and build agriculture team
- Implement farm plans and schedules ensuring timely and accurate execution of tasks
- Supervise train and support farm staff fostering a safe productive and team-oriented work environment
- Monitor crop performance resource usage and farm activities providing regular progress updates
- Ensure the proper use care and maintenance of farm equipment machinery and infrastructure coordinating repairs and preventative maintenance
- Assist with workforce planning labor allocation and task assignments to meet production goals and seasonal requirements
- Support budget management by tracking operational expenses identifying cost-saving opportunities and controlling input usage
- Coordinate with suppliers contractors and vendors for inputs and services as needed
- Promote continuous improvement by identifying operational challenges and recommending practical solutions
- Contribute to nursery management workforce development and implementation of sustainable farming practices
- Ensure compliance with all laws including OHS and environmental compliance
- Support organizational quality compliance and environmental initiatives across the site
Qualifications :
The successful candidate should have:
- Minimum 5 years farm management experience.
- Experience in successfully delivering large agriculture projects.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Strong project management time management and organizational skills.
- High level of integrity and work ethic.
- Strong problem-solving idea generation and creative solutions.
- Awareness of agricultural best practices and methods and willingness to grow.
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit stand walk talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Specific auditory abilities required by this job.
Additional Information :
If you are keen to develop your career in an exciting business with a well-regarded brand then this could be for you.
Successful applicants must have an excellent work ethic be self-motivated with proven problem-solving capabilities able to meet the fast-paced nature of business demands with a can-do attitude committed to delivering outputs in a timely manner a team player reliable and work with minimal supervision; supports organisational philanthropic corporate and environmental initiatives and models Companys core values: Do Whats Right; Work Together; Nourish and Develop; Adapt and Grow.
Please submit your applications through the link provided.
FIJI Water thanks all potential applicants and advises that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
NWVL is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy physical or mental disability age or other protected categories outlined by local legislation.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
