Why Work at Puro
Puro is a New Zealand–owned, medicinal-grade cannabis company focused on producing premium, organic products for global pharmaceutical markets. Our operations are built on quality, compliance, and long-term thinking, supported by strong partnerships with iwi, regulators, and international customers.
At Puro, we operate in a highly regulated environment where standards matter. We take a disciplined, thoughtful approach to how we grow, process, and handle our products, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, kaitiakitanga, and respect for the land and people involved in our operations.
Position Description
Role Title: Post-Harvest Processing Manager
Location: Kekerengu, Marlborough
Role Purpose
The Post-Harvest Processing Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all post-harvest activities within Puro’s medicinal cannabis operations in Kekerengu, Marlborough. This role ensures that post-harvest processing is carried out efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with regulatory, quality, and organic certification standards.
Working closely with cultivation and quality teams, the Post-Harvest Processing Manager plays a critical role in maintaining product integrity, meeting production targets, and continuously improving workflows to support the delivery of high-quality medicinal products for domestic and international markets.
Key Responsibilities
Post-Harvest Operations & Delivery
Manage and oversee all post-harvest processing activities, including scheduling, workflows, and daily operations.
Ensure production targets are met efficiently while maintaining product quality and consistency.
Plan and coordinate processing activities in alignment with harvest schedules and business priorities.
Quality, Compliance & Standards
Maintain high quality standards in line with Biogrow organic certification, Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP), and relevant regulatory requirements.
Ensure all post-harvest processes, records, and documentation are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
Monitor environmental controls and processing conditions to protect product integrity and compliance.
People Leadership & Team Management
Lead, develop, and motivate the post-harvest processing team to achieve strong performance outcomes.
Provide clear direction, training, and support to build capability and accountability within the team.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused team culture.
Equipment, Systems & Continuous Improvement
Oversee the operation and maintenance of post-harvest equipment and processing infrastructure.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, and workflow optimisation.
Implement improvements that enhance productivity while maintaining regulatory and quality standards.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with cultivation, quality assurance, and wider operations teams to ensure alignment and consistency across the production process.
Communicate effectively across teams to resolve issues, manage priorities, and support operational planning.
Contribute to operational reporting and performance reviews as required.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Food Science, Agriculture, or a related discipline (preferred).
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in post-harvest processing within horticulture, food, pharmaceutical, or similar regulated industries.
Experience working within regulated production environments; medicinal cannabis experience is advantageous but not essential.
Skills & Attributes
Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage and develop a diverse team.
High attention to detail and a strong understanding of quality systems and compliance requirements.
Proven ability to manage complex workflows and meet production deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support collaboration across teams.
Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
