At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global berry production with expert horticultural advice and innovative practices.
- Company: Join Costa, a leader in sustainable berry farming and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy career growth, travel opportunities, and a collaborative team environment.
- Other info: Full-time role based in Coffs Harbour; relocation required if not local.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in global berry operations while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Horticulture or related field; experience in berry production.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Horticulture Manager - Berry International
Costa is a global leading grower, packer, and marketer ofpremium quality fresh fruit and vegetables.
Our success is built on acommitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability across every part ofour business.
The Costa Berry International category is a leader invarietal development, innovative farming practices and efficient farmingoperations.
We currently grow in Morocco, China and Laos, with fruit exportedand sold globally.
Why Join Costa?
At Costa, our people are our strength. When you join us, you’ll enjoy
- A unique opportunity to work across global berryproduction operations and emerging growing regions.
- Exposure to leading-edge horticultural research, innovation and production technologies.
- A collaborative, high-performing teamenvironment that values knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Ongoing career development opportunities withinone of the world's largest berry businesses.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a Horticulture Manager to join our Berry International team.
This is a senior technical role responsible for providinghorticultural expertise, technical leadership and growing support across ourinternational berry operations.
You'll be comfortable working across different cultures, environments and production systems, building trusted relationships andinfluencing positive outcomes with, horticulturalists, farm teams and farmleaders.
Success in this role relies as much on communication, coaching andrelationship-building as it does technical expertise.
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Coffs Harbour, NSW and applicants must be located within commuting distance of Coffs Harbour or be willing to relocate.
- As a key member of our international berryteam, you will also be required to:
- Travel internationally on a regular basis, typically for periods of 2 to 3 weeks at a time.
- Undertake regular domestic travel
- Work flexibly across time zones, includingattending meetings outside standard business hours when required.
What you'll do
- Provide expert horticultural advice andtechnical support to international farm teams.
- Drive the implementation of best-practicehorticultural programs across crop nutrition, husbandry, pollination, pest anddisease management.
- Coach, mentor and develop horticultural teammembers to build technical capability across the international business.
- Lead and contribute to research, development andinnovation projects that improve production outcomes and support continuousimprovement.
- Monitor crop performance, identify horticulturalrisks and implement strategies to optimise yield, fruit quality and planthealth.
- Support crop forecasting, production planningand the evaluation of new production sites and opportunities acrossinternational markets.
What you'll bring
- A tertiary qualification in Horticulture, Agriculture, Science or a related discipline.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-buildingand influencing skills, with the ability to drive outcomes acrossgeographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in berry production, ideally blueberries, with a strong understanding of commercial horticulturalbest practices.
- Strong technical capability in diagnosing andresolving crop nutrition, pest, disease and production issues, with theanalytical skills to interpret data and drive informed decisions.
- Experience coaching, mentoring or developinggrowers, horticulturalists or farming teams.
- A proactive and practical approach, coupled witha passion for innovation, continuous improvement and grower success.
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Applicants must hold full Australian working rights to be considered for thisrole – sponsorship is not an option.
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Horticulture Manager in Coffs Harbour employer: Costa Group
Costa is an exceptional employer, dedicated to the welfare and wellbeing of its employees, particularly those from the Pacific Islands. With a strong focus on employee support, a collaborative work culture, and opportunities for personal growth, Costa ensures that all workers feel valued and safe during their time in Australia. The company’s commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in agriculture further enhances the rewarding experience of working in a dynamic and caring environment.
