Apple Tree Thinners - Gisborne

De Costa Enterprises Ltd; Pātūtahi; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local agricultural company is seeking Apple Thinners for the upcoming season in Gisborne. This role involves manual removal of excess fruitlets from apple trees and ensuring proper fruit distribution. Applicants should be fit, enjoy teamwork, and be able to communicate well in English. Accommodation may be available. Pay is $24.50 per hour plus holiday pay. Apply now to join the team!

Qualifications

• Good level of physical fitness.
• Enjoy working outdoors.
• Able to work well in a team.
• A recent work visa is required.

Responsibilities

• Manually removing excess fruitlets from apple trees.
• Ensuring correct number and distribution of fruit per tree.
• Working on your feet all day.
• Regular ladder and/or platform use.

Skills

Good level of physical fitness

Enjoy working outdoors

Able to work well in a team

Able to communicate clearly in English

Job description

🍏 Apple Thinners Wanted – Gisborne

Join our friendly team for the upcoming apple thinning season!

If you enjoy working outdoors, have a good level of fitness, and want to be part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect role for you.

📅 Season Dates:
Approx. 17 November – 23 December 2025
(Some ongoing work may be available for selected workers after this period.)

💼 Job Details:

• Role: Apple Thinner

• Location: Gisborne Orchards

• Pay: $24.50 per hour + 8% holiday pay
  (and/or Contract/piece rates)

• Training: Full training provided – no experience needed

• Supervision: Ongoing support from our Orchard Manager & Supervisor

🛠️ What the Work Involves:

• Manually removing excess fruitlets from apple trees

• Ensuring correct number and distribution of fruit per tree

• Working on your feet all day

• Regular ladder and/or platform use

✅ Requirements:

• Good level of physical fitness

• Enjoy working outdoors

• Able to work well in a team

• Able to communicate clearly in English

• Own transport is essential

🏠 Accommodation:
Affordable on-site accommodation may be available (limited rooms).

Apply Now to Be Part of the Season!
Enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated workers encouraged to apply.

Email CV and Work Visa to: [e-mail]