Control Room Operator

Are you someone who thrives under pressure, loves working with technology, and can make fast, confident decisions? This could be your next move.

At T&G Global, we’re passionate about growing healthier futures. Our Whakatu Packhouse is a fast paced, high performing environment, and we’re looking for an Operations Technician to take a key seat in the heart of our operation, the Control Room.

About The Role

This is a key operations role where you’ll help keep packhouse production running smoothly. You’ll work in real time, coordinating people, systems, and fruit flow to support efficient operations.

You’ll monitor production, adjust where needed, and work closely with the team to resolve any issues as they arise.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee packhouse production from the Control Room
• Coordinate fruit flow and team communication
• Monitor performance and adjust settings as needed
• Respond to production issues and support quick resolutions
• Work closely with supervisors, quality, logistics, and production teams
• Maintain accurate system information (Compac and SAP)
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Able to stay calm and make good decisions under pressure
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Confident communicator in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable using computers, including Excel
• Willingness to learn systems and machinery

Highly Regarded

• Experience in packhouse or production environments
• Control room or operations coordination experience

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Structured shifts
• Overtime opportunities during peak season
• Hands-on experience with advanced systems
• Opportunities to develop leadership and technical skills
• Supportive team environment
• Pathways into other roles

Seasonal Rhythm

During peak season, you’ll work longer shifts in a fast-paced environment, which may include night shifts for around six months of the year. For the rest of the year, shifts move to days, with a focus on maintenance, continuous improvement, and development, giving you variety across the year.

Why T&G?

At T&G, We Live By Our Mindsets

• Be Bold – push boundaries and think ahead
• Do the Mahi – take ownership and deliver results
• One Team – work together to win
• Take Good Care – of our people, produce, and planet

Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants and any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory drug test and security check.

We want T&G to be a place where everyone is accepted, respected and celebrated for who they are – regardless of our similarities or differences. It’s essential that everyone can be themselves and thrive, and that together we create a diverse and vibrant workplace.

Our story began more than 125 years ago as Turners and Growers, a fruit auction business in Auckland. Today, as T&G, our fresh, delicious produce nourishes people in more than 60 countries around the world. Together, we’re united in growing healthier futures.