Bud Thinning Worker

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. in Tauranga seeks seasonal orchard workers to thin kiwifruit buds during the October season, staying at a waterfront backpackers and receiving local contractor support.

You will travel to orchards by organized transport, follow daily updates, and work outdoors in outdoor conditions with safety as priority. Valid NZ Working Holiday visa required; minimum two-week stay at Wanderlust NZ; hourly pay NZD 24 plus 8% holiday pay.

Qualifications

• NZ Working Holiday visa required.
• Flexible due to weather and seasonal nature.
• Minimum two-week stay at Wanderlust NZ.
• Transport to orchards organized with a transport fee.
• Daily work updates via WhatsApp.

Responsibilities

• Thin kiwifruit buds in local orchards during the October season.
• Travel to orchards using organized transport.
• Follow daily work updates and weather-dependent schedules.
• Work safely and consistently in outdoor orchard conditions.

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $24.0 - 25.9/h 4 weeks ago

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 6/10

Pressure 5/10

Travel 5/10

Hours 6/10

Description

Seasonal orchard workers thin kiwifruit buds in Tauranga while staying at a waterfront backpackers and receiving support connecting with local contractors.

Responsibilities

• Thin kiwifruit buds in local orchards during the October season
• Travel to orchards using organized transport
• Follow daily work updates and weather-dependent schedules
• Work safely and consistently in outdoor orchard conditions

Requirements

• A valid New Zealand working holiday visa
• Positive attitude and good work ethic
• Flexibility because orchard work depends on weather
• Minimum two-week stay at Wanderlust NZ
• Hourly paid work at a minimum of NZD 24 plus 8% holiday pay
• Transport organized to and from orchards, with a transport fee
• Daily work updates through WhatsApp
• Experienced team support and work information pack