Our people
THE GREAT TEAM AT OAKLEYS ARE THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE COMPANY.
Photo above of Patti Leonard in the Packhouse.
COMPANY STRUCTURE
We are supported by a team of fantastic people who assist in the Management and day to day running of the company.
We recognise the vital part our employees play in the success of the business. A culture of trust, respect and fairness is encouraged throughout every facet of the business, which is reflected in our dealings with business partners and the surrounding rural communities.
OAKLEYS WEDDING
On 9th of Spetember 2009 at 9am ( 9-9--09) Ho and Carol, both Oakleys employees, were married in the grounds at the Oakleys yard and garden in Southbridge. And this was an important and symbolic day in the chinese calander. Ho is working for Oakleys in the packhouse and Carol is an employee of the labour company contracted to Oakleys. The met a year ago while working together and decided to get married at work as all their friends were there. The simple but beautiful event was held in the sunny shadows of the Oakley's yard with Dawn Allen as Celebrant. Afterwards they had a BBQ at the Yard and enjoyed the company of many friends and workmates. We wish them both a happy and wonderful life together. Pictured are Carol and Ho with Daw our Office Manager and J.P. ( new marriage celebrant.)
10 PIN BOWLING
Photo of SHAUN SOAL who won the 2010 Oakleys Bowling Tournament in July at Garden City Bowl last July, it was a fun night with some serious competition from Robin!!
Shaun took away our bowling trophy for last year. Previous trophy winners were Willy and Adam . 
NIGEL McCARTIN
HORTICULTURIST OF THE YEAR AWARD, NIGEL MC CARTIN WINNER !!!!!!
GROWER OF THE YEAR 2009
A runner-up in two previous competitions, Nigel took on finalists Troy Matthews, a capsicum and chilli grower from Ohoka, and Pukekohe-based Erin Atkinson who works for Status Produce, in a day of challenges aimed to test industry knowledge and skills. The competition culminated in each contestant giving a three-minute speech on Horticulture's $20bn by 2020 vision to an audience of growers and industry folk which included Horticulture New Zealand president Andrew Fenton and the Hon. David Carter, who presented the winner with his award.
........................... from the June edition of the ''Grower Magazine''
LUCKY BRAND LAUNCHED
Oakley team with our new jackets as we launch the Lucky bag. Robin and Shirleen on right.
OUR GREAT TEAM
Some of the team at the Xmas BBQ/ party |
The great team at Oakleys Premium Fresh Vegetables are the backbone to the Company. We currently have approx. 35 people, ( which varies due to crop requirements) plus many seasonal harvesting casuals and other contract labour . We employ local contractors for transport, maintanence , spraying, etc.
We are a member of the Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce and have a Human Resources company who assist with staff meetings and leadership, contracts, Employment Law and other related issues. We use two of the largest and major NZ marketing companies responsible for marketing and selling our products. Being MG Marketing and Turners and Growers. We sell mainly through the Foodstuffs South Island company.
Due to the growth in our business and the number of staff we now employ, we have implemented the Ace Pays Payroll System, Direct Link Computerised Banking System, and MYOB Accounting system. We have built a new packhouse and various cool stores and put new offices at the yard in Southbridge. We are built a new potato cool store in 2011.
This facility has a staff area built with privacy in mind. It has been landscaped by the great guys that work with us. Built mainly by Shaun and Ray.
We employ two wonderful office ladies, Dawn and Minna , who work part time . We have passed more responsibilities down to the Management Team and now separate the business into different Enterprises.
Because we care for and value our staff we have introduced 'Beers and BBQ ' once a month, annual 10 pin bowling tournament , Quiz Nights, Fruit for lunches, an Employee of the Month prize, Xmas party and BBQ with entertainment in December , (we had a bus trip in the past ).
We previously introduced a uniform moleskin jacket and shirts, team building exercises, off site training with NZHITO training etc. We have regular team meetings and dinners, and we value the time and effort everyone puts into the business.
Because we care for our local Community we sponsor many different local groups , for example, Rugby Club, local School's, Playcenter, A n P Show, Guides and Brownies, various Churches, two local race car drivers, etc…see Sponsorship page for details.
And we launched our premises with a successful party in our new shed for 400 people with a band etc. inviting our staff and family, local farmers, contractors, business people and marketing companies. The Christmas BBQ is becoming bigger every year with a BBQ and party with entertainment for 80 guests in the packing shed. Another party was held the following year to launch the Parsnip shed with a BBQ and in 2011 the party was held for the cool store was held, a cool party !!!!
Below pictured, STAR the cat who is our resident mice killer and pet. Often seen sitting on Dawns desk!! New addition is cute wee SMOKLEY OAKLEY age 1. (Who simply arrived day and we couldn't turn her away).
PICTURED BELOW FROM LEFT, WILLIAM , RAJ, AND THE TEAM HARVESTING
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