Meet the Team
Orchard Services +
I commenced working for Hume Pack-N-Cool Ltd in May of 2015 as an Orchard Cadet. I am now an Orchard Manager, and after a stint in Katikati, I live rurally on an Avocado orchard with my wife and two kids.
I grew up in Waihi Beach and was an aluminium joiner for 4 years before taking my brother in-law's advice and joined the kiwifruit industry. I thoroughly enjoy working at Hume, learning new things every day.
When I'm not growing kiwifruit, I enjoy spending time with my family and watching both rugby and league. Up the Wahs!
Contact Details
Geordie Waldron
Orchard Manager
Mobile: 021 081 14477
Email: geordie.waldron@humepack.co.nz
I grew up in Mount Maunganui before moving to Katikati at the age of seven. I attended Matahui School and then went on to Katikati College where I found my passion for the Kiwifruit industry whilst studying horticulture.
In 2016 I started working in a packhouse in Katikati where I was given the opportunity to progress into a Cadetship, completing the NZ Certificate in Horticulture and Fruit Production levels 3 and 4 at Toi Ohomai. I continued my Cadetship under Hume Pack-N-Cool in 2018, going on to achieve Fruit Production for Profit at level 5. This has since led me to become an Orchard Manager at the age of 21 and I am now planning on getting my Diploma.
I love being outdoors surrounded by nature and learning every day all whilst “growing” my knowledge.
I have been in the kiwifruit industry for the last 35 years and bring a wealth of experience and industry relationships to my role at Hume. Over recent years, I have operated my own kiwifruit contracting business as well as running my own kiwifruit orchard in Te Puke.
I hope my cheerful personality and can do attitude will hold me in good stead with our growers and will greatly complement our young enthusiastic Orchard Operations team
Contact Details
Leon Cameron
Contracting Services
& Packaging Manager
Mobile: 027 435 5233
Email: leon.cameron@humepack.co.nz
I come from a farming background, was a builder for 10 years and have been involved in the Kiwifruit Industry on and off for the past 34 years. I have worked for Hume Pack-N-Cool Ltd for the past 14 years and am involved in the Orchard, Packhouse and Coolstore sides of the business.
Contact Details
Lynn Jones
External Operations Coordinator
Phone: 027 232 2878
Email: lynn.jones@humepack.co.nz
I joined Hume Pack-N-Cool Ltd in 2018 & work alongside our Orchard Managers, Contracting & Grower Services teams.
I have lived locally for many years with my children attending local schools.
With a background in finance, administration and event coordination I highly value contributing to a team that offers a high level of service in a friendly & efficient manner.