Horticulture Profiles Hub
Horticulture Profiles Hub
In this section, you'll meet the amazing people who work in New Zealand's horticulture industry. From growing and harvesting crops to working with technology, science, and business, these profiles highlight the variety of roles in horticulture. Learn more

Ashley Fraser
Post harvest specialist - Quality and compliance manager

Bethany Lang
Production specialist - Indoor crop technician

Bill Wiessing
Production worker - Avocado grower

Bryce Morrison
Engineering / technology manager - Technical services and innovation manager

Caitlin Elborough
Research technician - Research associate

Deena Franklin
Grower liaison manager - Head of quality

Ellen Watt
Post harvest leading hand - Packhouse supervisor

Elliot Easton
Production supervisor - Operations manager

Emma Lennon
Post harvest supervisor - Packhouse supervisor

Hector Pantano
General Manager - Head of orchard operations

Hiraina Tangiora
Senior specialist - Agribusiness and Food Marketing lecturer

Jamie Wells
Junior consultant / agronomist - Consultant

Jono Sutton
Production leading hand - Orchard support

Josh Hawkhead
Electronics / machinery engineer - IT support & Irrigation technician

Kazi Talaska
Specialist manager - Project coordinator

Leander Archer
Horticulture consultant / agronomist - Horticulture and environment consultant

Matt Norris
Applied research scientist - Research Associate

Megan Fox
Junior advisor (liaison / technical) - Horti-technology / orchard technical advisor

Mollie Green
Grower liaison - Technical field advisor

Sam Tietjan
Production manager / contractor - Orchard manager

Steph Britt
Post harvest manager - Packhouse operations manager

Summer Wynyard
Business analyst - Student liaison