- Provide technical support and delivery ofagronomic and horticultural programs to support Costa International growers'success
- Promote integration of preharvest(horticulture) and post-harvest management to ensure high performance isrealised with respect to yield and quality outcomes.
- Adopts a high-performance mindset towardsresearch and development which will be a driver for continuous improvement ofhorticultural processes and performance.
- Effective support of knowledge transfer to ourgrower base, and strong participation in training programs to facilitateimproved horticultural performance over time
- Manage positive relationships with partners,customers, and stakeholders
- Tertiary training in horticulturefield/discipline or a closely related field is essential
- Postgraduate or extensive experience withinthe industry is highly valued.
- Global mindset with the ability to adapt todifferent cultures
- Expert knowledgein the discipline of horticulture and a proven track record of managingtechnical projects within the horticulture sector
- Experience in the fieldof applied research and a passion for innovation
- The ability towork in various working environments
- Permanent, fulltime position with an attractive remuneration package
- An exciting and varied role, working in a global orientated business environment
- A role working within a collaborative environment with a team that has a high-performance mindset
- An opportunity to learn from an expert team who are generous with their sharing their knowledge, and the benefit to leverage Costa's extensive network of collaborative partners in the berry industry.
- Significant scope for growth and professional development within Costa
Horticultural Manager – Berry International - Coffs Harbour, Australia - Costa
Description
Costa is a global leading grower, packer and marketer ofpremium quality fresh produce with farming operations across three continents. We nurture our people, cultivate our growing sites and invest inongoing research and development.
We are currently looking for aHorticultural Manager to provide technical and horticultural expertise to our internationalberry business. The Berry International horticultural team supportsthe horticultural requirements of our berry growing operations in Australia,China and Morocco, as well as our global network of licensed growers of ourproprietary blueberry varieties.
THEROLE:
The HorticulturalManager will possess exceptional communication and influencing skills and willbe required to implement leading edge horticultural knowledge and techniqueswhich will be deployed internationally on farm, in various cultural andgeographical environments.
Key capabilitiesof the role:
ABOUTYOU:
The successfulcandidate needs to be able to demonstrate high levels of commitment andperformance and will have;
Inaddition, we are looking for candidates with the following;
WHATWE OFFER:
Otherrelevant information
This role willinvolve extensive international travel on a regular basis
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