Apricot Thinner

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Ettrick; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-orchard accommodation

Supportive team atmosphere

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. is seeking workers for a physically demanding agriculture role near Ettrick and Roxburgh to remove excess apricot fruitlets. The job requires working at height on ladders and following supervisor instructions, with a Monday–Saturday schedule from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

You’ll be part of a small family-owned company with a supportive team, offering on-orchard accommodation and a starting pay of NZ$23.95 per hour, rising toward the stated range as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Good base level of fitness and physical health.
• Comfort working on ladders and at heights.
• Good English and communication skills.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Willingness to accept instruction.
• NZ work rights or a current working-holiday visa.
• Own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Remove apricot fruitlets from trees.
• Use ladders safely while working at height.
• Work Monday to Saturday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
• Work independently and in a supervised team.
• Maintain productivity during demanding weather and repetitive tasks.

Skills

Fitness

Ladders safety

English skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Instruction willingness

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $23.9 - 28.7/h 2 days ago

Work Style

Physical 9/10

Technical 2/10

Creative 1/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 8/10

Pressure 6/10

Travel 2/10

Hours 9/10

Description

Apricot thinners remove excess fruitlets from orchard trees in a supervised, physically demanding role near Ettrick and Roxburgh through December.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess fruitlets from apricot trees
• Use ladders safely while working at height
• Work Monday to Saturday from 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Work independently and contribute to a supervised team
• Maintain productivity during demanding weather and repetitive tasks

Requirements

• Good base level of fitness and physical health
• Comfort working on ladders and at heights
• Good English and communication skills
• Reliability and punctuality
• Willingness to accept instruction
• New Zealand work rights or a current working-holiday visa
• Own transportation is important
• NZ$23.95 per hour starting rate
• Affordable, comfortable on-orchard accommodation
• Small family-owned company and supportive team atmosphere
• Opportunity to develop orchard skills and experience
• Beautiful walking and cycling tracks nearby