Cherry Pruner

Pure Pac Ltd; Cromwell Community; On-site; NZD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A local orchard company in Cromwell is seeking Cherry Orchard Pruners for a fixed-term role of 3 weeks, starting on 23 February 2026. Responsibilities include pruning cherry trees, maintaining workspaces, and supporting other orchard tasks. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and possess a NZ bank account and IRD number. The role involves outdoor work, standing for long periods, and manual tasks. No accommodation or transport is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
• Ability to perform physical tasks in outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prune cherry trees using hand tools.
• Remove dead or diseased growth as instructed.
• Clear pruned material and maintain workspaces.
• Support orchard preparation tasks as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to work outdoors

Knowledge of pruning techniques

Tools

Secateurs

Loppers

Job description

Description

• 1- Please send an email to [e-mail] with your updated CV and eligible working rights in NZ (visa). Subject title of email should be "Job Application - Cherry Pruning"
• 2- Also, fill out the form the link mentioned below and we will get back to you if shortlisted. https://forms.monday.com/forms/22c5bd2ecaa45655e89a1cd35a6a80c6?r=use1

CherryOrchardPruner EmploymentType: Fixed Term Duration: 3 weeks Hours: Monday to Friday, Between 8:00 AM – 5 PM Role starts - 23 February, 2026

Position Purpose

To assist with seasonal cherry pruning operations across our orchard blocks, supporting healthy tree growth and optimal cherry production for the upcoming harvest.

Key Responsibilities

• Prune cherry trees from the ground using hand tools (e.g. secateurs, loppers)
• Remove dead, diseased, or excess growth as instructed
• Clear pruned material from rows and maintain tidy workspaces
• Support with other orchard preparation tasks as required (e.g. grafting prep)

Working Conditions

• Outdoor role in a farm/orchard environment
• Standing for long periods and repetitive movement
• Lifting, stretching, and overhead work involved
• PPE and training provided

Additional Notes

• We do not have accommodation availability and do NOT provide transport.
• We do not have SSE Accreditation, so do NOT apply if you have SSE Visa.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and have a NZ bank account number and IRD number at the time of application.