Apple Orchard Support Staff

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. is seeking seasonal orchard staff to support Tasman and Canterbury orchards in supervisory, quality, tagging and tractor-support roles for the 2026–27 season.

Positions require relevant orchard experience, physical fitness, clear communication, and the ability to work independently with valid NZ visa or residency. The contract runs from August 2026 to March 2027 across multiple orchard locations.

Qualifications

• Relevant people-management or orchard experience
• Physical fitness and mobility
• Confident communication and attention to detail
• Valid visa or New Zealand residency and ability to work independently
• Seasonal work from August 2026 to March 2027

Responsibilities

• Support orchard operations in Tasman and Canterbury
• Supervise or assist with quality checking and bin tagging
• Drive tractors where assigned and help coordinate staff
• Follow health and safety procedures and complete the season

Skills

People management

Physical fitness

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

NZ residency/visa

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $25.0 - 27.5/h 2 weeks ago

Work Style

Physical 7/10

Technical 4/10

Creative 3/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 5/10

Travel 4/10

Hours 7/10

Description

Seasonal orchard support staff work across Tasman and Canterbury orchards in supervisory, quality, tagging and tractor-support roles through the 2026–27 season.

Responsibilities

• Support orchard operations in Tasman and Canterbury
• Supervise or assist with quality checking and bin tagging
• Drive tractors where assigned and help coordinate staff
• Follow health and safety procedures and complete the season

Requirements

• Relevant people-management or orchard experience
• Physical fitness and mobility
• Confident communication and attention to detail
• Valid visa or New Zealand residency and ability to work independently
• NZD $25–$27.50 per hour depending on role and experience
• Seasonal work from August 2026 to March 2027
• Multiple orchard locations and varied support roles