Van Zanten Flowerbulbs Ltd. is looking for a:
Bulb Production Manager
In this position you will be responsible for growing and processing lily bulbs at our location in Rakaia, New- Zealand. We grow our bulbs with two contract growers in the vicinity of our company. You coordinate everything with our contract growers and execute cultivation plans from planting to harvest, taking into account environmental factors. You ensure the correct application of techniques and methods and take appropriate measures for the benefit of and the quality of the bulbs. You are also responsible for the processing and storage of the high-quality planting material to ensure optimal results year-round.
In this position you will report to the General Manager of Van Zanten Flowerbulbs in New Zealand. The total team in Rakaia consists of 7 employees who are supported in the busy period by 80 seasonal employees.
We are looking for:
• You have completed an agricultural education;
• You have experience with an affinity for-the agricultural sector, preferably in the direction of growing and processing lily bulbs;
• You have knowledge of mechanization for processing the bulbs;
• You have Practical agricultural experience in the agricultural sector, particularly in growing and processing lily bulbs (or similar crops).
• The key competencies are planning and organizing, stress-resistant and quality-oriented. A strong commitment to quality and attention to detail is essential.
We offer:
• A challenging, versatile position in a driven team at an international company with beautiful products;
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including housing allowance, company car, and professional development opportunities.
• We value individual input and initiative within a corporate culture that can be described as no-nonsense, open and direct;
• The opportunity to settle in New Zealand;
• Support with your relocation, such as assistance with your visa application, housing, etc.
Royal Van Zanten
Royal Van Zanten is an innovative company with over 160 years of history, operating successfully within the international floriculture industry. Since its foundation, Van Zanten Flowerbulbs – part of Royal Van Zanten – has been a global player in the breeding, cultivation and trade of flower bulbs of which lilies are the main product. In addition to lily bulbs, we export tulips, hyacinths and amaryllises.
Van Zanten Flowerbulbs has two lily nurseries, one in the northern hemisphere (Wouwse Plantage, Netherlands) and one in the southern hemisphere (Rakaia, New Zealand). The quality of our bulbs and year-round delivery performance is driven by the bulb cultivation in our lily nurseries in Wouwse Plantage (North Brabant) and Rakaia, New Zealand. From our own breeding, new exclusive lily varieties are added to our assortment every year. Our customers worldwide receive products with high quality and service. Would you like to be part of our team? Then visit our website www.royalvanzanten.com for more information.
Interested?
For more information or questions about the position, please contact Hans Glorie (Nurseries Manager) in the Netherlands at +31 (0)6 53153370 or Amber Li (General Manager) in New Zealand at +64 (0)21 029 99176. You can mail your application with cover letter and CV to sollicitatie@royalvanzanten.com.
