100 People Behind Bay Business - 2023

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HORTICULTURE | PEOPLE TREVELYAN’S PACK & COOL the technical and avocado grower services team Avocados. The staple of the utopian diet, a symbol of modern decadence and a social media sensation. Our Kiwi love affair with avocados shows no signs of letting up. Loaded with potassium, protein and vitamins, it is a staple in most homes and on café menus - probably why it’s one of the first items we see in the produce aisles of the supermarket. But, if you aren’t an avocado grower, you won’t have seen the rollercoaster of daily life that orchardists have faced in recent years. Covid-19 impacted pretty much all of us in one shape or another, but as climate change threatens typical weather patterns, it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to grow avocados and satisfy consumer demand. The Technical and Grower Services Teams at Trevelyan’s are an eclectic and talented group of avocado specialists that boasts between them an impressive number of agricultural degrees and vast hands-on experience in the industry (Laura was Bay of Plenty’s Young Grower of the Year, 2022). The team works tirelessly on orchards and in the lab, discussing theories and research with other industry leaders and regularly visiting each of their growers. Support and guidance are shared by way of numerous regional educational workshops, discussion groups, avocado improvement seminars, weekly technical tips and deep-dive analyses. From that initial handshake greeting on the orchard, the working relationships between Trevelyan’s representatives and growers is built on great communication and deep respect. Trevelyan’s Head of Avocados, Dan Birnie, and Avocado Technical Manager, Left to right: Dr Jonathan Cutting, Katherine Smith, Laura Shultz, Anne Partridge and Daniel Birnie. Dr Jonathan Cutting, are constantly researching, experimenting, and challenging each other and their team, to think outside the box. No two orchards are the same, but with the team’s breadth and depth of knowledge, they always find a best-fit solution. Dr Jonathan Cutting has a focus on regenerative orchard principles, simply understanding and working with nature. His advice is simple, ‘’The next few years can provide growers with increased profitability, as long as we embrace new approaches, technologies and production systems and adapt to what nature can sometimes throw at us’’. Jonathan has also been driving the movement to high-density plantingusing smaller trees per hectare. Quality issues can be tackled quickly, production costs are dramatically reduced, and fruit to market is increased so that growers’ financial positions are improved. Dan believes it all bubbles down to one word – ‘connection’. ‘’We want our growers to feel connected to the Trevelyan’s team and see us as an extension of their business. We run events across New Zealand because we want to connect growers within regions and build their local knowledge. We also want them to feel connected to their land, so that they can cultivate high-quality fruit. If you have a good connection, you have trust.’’ The next time you see avocados in the supermarket or consider an avocado delivery subscription, like BayFarms, before you even consider the price, take a moment to remember it takes a connected group of people to bring you each of these avocados. It’s thanks to these committed folk that you enjoy the delights of smashed avocado, guacamole and more. Life without avocado’s would be a lesser experience for us all. Thanks team. 24 | 100 – PEOPLE BEHIND BAY BUSINESS | 2023
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | PEOPLE MIGNON OLIVIER-GREEN head of talent solutions, cucumber At Cucumber, Mignon and her team value people and strive to understand what’s important to them in their careers. They aim to provide connected, supported and valued partnerships with their associates; committed to providing solutions for achieving that win-win outcome. Meet Mignon, the passionate and driven woman who heads up Talent Solutions at Cucumber, a Digital Transformation & Technology company with offices in Tauranga and Hamilton. With close to 10 years’ experience in digital recruitment, Mignon has a deep love for IT recruitment and the impact it can have on both individuals and businesses. At Cucumber, Mignon and her team look after the company’s own recruitment needs. She also works closely with many businesses and assists them by providing digital talent leveraging Cucumber’s existing team or by providing contract or permanent digital professionals across a range of roles (Developers, Testers, BI Consultants, Business Analysts, Project Managers etc). What drew Mignon to Cucumber was the company’s genuine commitment to making a positive impact through their work for the good of both Cucumber’s team and clients. This focus along with Cucumber’s fun and energising culture and vow to support women in tech, perfectly aligned with Mignon’s own personal goals and values. “MIGNON WORKS CLOSELY WITH CLIENTS TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE ACCESS TO THE DIGITAL EXPERTISE THEY NEED WHEN THEY NEED IT” In today’s society, the employment landscape has changed, and Mignon understands the importance of creating a win-win outcome for both employees and employers. The modern worker wants more than just a pay check and desires a fulfilling and meaningful career with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements. Similarly, the modern employer wants skilled and motivated professionals whose values align with theirs. Mignon and her team value people and strive to understand what is important to them in their careers. They aim to provide connected, supported, and valued partnerships with their associates, and are committed to providing solutions for achieving that win-win outcome. What makes Cucumber different from a recruitment company is that it is first and foremost a technology company so they know how to assess technical competency and are able to leverage the technical leadership skills within the business to help vet technical competency and provide ongoing oversight and support to associates and clients. So whether you are an organisation looking for digital talent (short or long term) or a professional seeking a fulfilling and meaningful career, Mignon at Cucumber Talent Solutions can provide you with solutions to succeed in today’s every changing world. 100 – PEOPLE BEHIND BAY BUSINESS | 2023 | 25
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