Apple Tree Thinner

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. in Gisborne is seeking a full-time seasonal orchard worker to remove excess apple fruitlets by hand, improving fruit quality as part of a productive outdoor team.

Your duties include removing surplus or damaged fruitlets, following spacing guidelines, and working from mobile platforms to reach higher branches while meeting quality targets. This role requires good physical fitness and the ability to perform repetitive manual work, with on-site accommodation available in limited

Qualifications

• High level of physical fitness.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual work.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable timekeeping and ability to work in a team.
• Valid New Zealand work visa or citizenship.
• Own reliable transport, NZ bank account, and IRD number.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess, damaged, misshapen, or crowded apple fruitlets by hand.
• Follow orchard instructions for fruit spacing and quality standards.
• Work from mobile platforms to reach higher branches.
• Meet team quality and productivity targets.
• Maintain repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements safely.

Skills

Manual labor

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Full-time seasonal orchard work removing excess apple fruitlets by hand to improve fruit quality while working outdoors as part of a productive team.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess, damaged, misshapen, or crowded apple fruitlets by hand
• Follow orchard instructions for fruit spacing and quality standards
• Work from mobile platforms to reach higher branches
• Meet team quality and productivity targets
• Maintain repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements safely

Requirements

• High level of physical fitness
• Ability to perform repetitive manual work
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
• Reliable timekeeping and ability to work in a team
• Valid New Zealand work visa or citizenship
• Own reliable transport, NZ bank account, and IRD number
• $25.00 per hour plus 8% holiday pay
• Affordable on-site accommodation available in limited numbers